Rhythm Dance Center (RDC), located in Belmont Michigan, recently competed in the Showstopper Dance Competition in Battle Creek, MI and came away with several awards and trophies for group as well as solo performances. Studio owner and artistic director, Jen Hanes, reports that in terms of adjudication as well as placement, her dancers performed above […]
Sherlock Holmes and the Last Great Gumshoe
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By John Hogan It’s been 126 years since Sherlock Holmes made his debut in the fictional writing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but the British detective’s use of forensic science and myriad disguises continues to captivate audiences worldwide. He’s been featured in four novels, 56 short stories and numerous movies, including a 2009 Hollywood release […]
Rockford High School hosts Spring Swing
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Rockford High School Jazz Band and Rockford High School’s Drama club invite you to join them for an evening of jazz music and swing dancing as they host their first annual SPRING SWING. The event will be held on Friday, April 26, from 7-9 p.m. in the Rockford Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets will be […]
‘Class’ learns about Titanic Exhibit at Community College
March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New program has exciting 2013 schedule By BETH ALTENA No artifacts have been removed from the actual ship, which is considered at tomb. Many of the dead included the staff aboard the Titanic, who worked to save passenger lives during the sinking. The cork lifejackets on board, which many people wore as they left the […]
Local woman’s inspirational life story featured in new book
March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Local author, Doreen Rickert Rademacher announces the release of her first book: I Can and I Did! The Kelly Finger McNeela story. This is the tale of one woman’s courageous pursuit of a full life despite battling multiple sclerosis. Dealt an MS diagnosis at age 15, McNeela needed a wheelchair by the time she attended […]
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