Round three: Monroe condo project unanimously approved by Commission
By BETH ALTENA Rockford’s Planning Commission again considered a proposed condominium development for property on N. Monroe Street on the contaminated former Burch Body Works […]
Month: February 2017
Sewer inventory results are in: it’s not all good news
On Monday night, Prein&Newhof engineers Mark Prein and Steve Oosting attended Rockford’s City Council meeting to present additional findings from their evaluation of the […]
Kent County Animal Shelter staff heads to the stable for some horse sense
When you think of the Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS) you may think of dogs and cats but Animal Control Officers (ACOs) often respond to […]
RPS honors students who make a difference for others
In this week’s issue readers will find Examples in Excellence, Rockford Students Making a Difference. The publication follows the Monday, February 13 ceremony honoring one […]
Final Sweetheart Splash ends two decades of winter water fun
By BETH ALTENA The last annual Rockford Sweetheart Splash in the Rogue River took place before a considerable crowd in nearly balmy 42 degree weather. […]
First Congregational Church of Rockford is celebrating a milestone 170th anniversary
By Cindy Grace Generally speaking, when you mention an anniversary or a birthday, you say that someone or something is a certain number of years […]
Business leaders receive honors at annual gala
Chamber of Commerce hosts dinner, awards By BETH ALTENA Milestones of success, business innovation and philanthropic efforts were recognized Friday, January 20 at the […]