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By RANDY GREGORY Rockford came into the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s (MHSAA) Division 1 girl’s Regional held at Grand Haven High School on Friday, May 17th as an overwhelming favorite. They lived up to that billing and then some on their way to racking up 153 team points. Grandville was a distant second [...]
By RANDY GREGORY Rockford softball coach Troy Brown looked at the team’s schedule before the season began and broke it down into three separate 11-game segments. The middle segment was, by all accounts, going to be the toughest and the Rams emerged from that with a 4-7 record after going 9-2 to start the [...]
For most Americans, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer and an opportunity for remembrance of those who have served our country during times of war and peace. Do you know that only seven veterans at the Grand Rapids home for Veteran’s make all the poppies for the whole state of Michigan? They can earn [...]
Members of the Rogue River Artists’ Association recently installed a hanging system for two-dimensional art on the interior south brick wall of Epic Coffee House, 9 N. Main Street, downtown Rockford. Diana Sorensen, new owner of Epic Coffee House, suggested that the local non-profit artist’s organization utilize the space to exhibit member’s work. Only members [...]
The family of Shirley “Grandma” King invites you to join them in the celebration of her 90th birthday. An open house will be held in her honor May 25, 2013 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Community Cabin (220 N. Monroe St., Rockford). Shirley requests only the gift of your presence.
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