Rollover crash in Algoma Township leaves one dead
On Wednesday August 1, 2018 at approximately 1430 hours the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two car crash at the intersection of 13 […]
Month: August 2018
DNR firefighters help fight wildland blazes in California and across the nation
More than a dozen wildland firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have been sent to California, Oregon, Washington and elsewhere to battle wildfires […]
DNR specialist responds to Greenville “chupacabra” sighting
By BETH ALTENA Fur Bearer Specialist Adam Bump of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said he is not completely sure about the identity of […]
Rockford’s annual Make It “N’ Take It Scarecrow Building Festival seeks volunteers for fundraiser
As many of you may know, Rockford’s annual Make It “N” Take It Scarecrow Building Festival is growing. It takes place over two weekends this […]
Vacancies on County Boards, Commissions, and Committees
The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment to the following Boards and Committees: Kent […]
Obituary: Michael Richard Nelson
Michael Richard Nelson, 44, of Rockford, Michigan lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born in Garden City, Michigan on […]
John Ball Zoo hosting Rock, Roar and Pour August 16th
The John Ball Zoo isn’t just for kids anymore! Rock, Roar, and Pour is a 21 and over evening event that gives adults the opportunity […]
Rockford RAMblings: Dam Dogs – home of the all-beef hot dog
By Chris Jones Hardy. Tippy. Croton. Rockford. To some people, those are the names of dams. To the hot dog loving connoisseurs of West Michigan, […]