Thought Design Learning Studio to introduce a unique approach to learning to the Rockford Community

An exciting new business has opened its doors in Rockford. Thought Design Learning Studio celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 31. Located next to Paperdoll in the Promenade building, Thought Design can best be described as a “fitness center for the mind”. Taking inspiration from the latest research on brain [...]

Wolverine to allow public use of property

by MICHAEL YOUNG Rockford City Manager The Rockford City Council met this Monday as part of their regularly scheduled June meeting. Council had a busy meeting and made several important decisions about our community. City Council discussed a proposal by Wolverine World Wide to move the fence at the old tannery property to allow for [...]

Rotary Raffle winner takes home cash

Erin Rozell won the June $200 cash prize drawing for the Rockford Rotary Charitable Raffle 2013. Club president Brian McNamara and Jerry Coon, who sold this winning ticket at Action Tax Service, presented Erin her money. The last two $200 cash prize drawings will be July 2nd and August 6th. Grand Prize drawing will be [...]

Rockford Community Band and Rogue River Artists perform at annual Start of Summer event

Throughout the Rockford area, people are eagerly anticipating Rockford’s annual Start of Summer event scheduled for June 13 – 16. This hugely popular West Michigan event kicks off at 5 pm Thursday evening and runs through 5 pm Sunday. Every year, festival-goers enjoy the live concert presented by the Rockford Community Band. This year, the [...]

Local sisters make donation to Locks of Love

After deciding summer hair was in, the Haveman sisters, Jadyn,5 and Kourtney,8 of Rockford, with the help of Bangz Hair Salon, had their hair cut, donating it to a child in need through Locks of Love. Their smiles show not only two beautiful short-haired girls, but also the joy of knowing you are helping others. [...]