Rockford the first department to complete new excellence program
‘This is big, momentous occasion’ by BETH ALTENA The entire Rockford Department of Public Safety was recognized by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MACP) […]
Community Services
Area Fire Departments Receive New Equipment
Four area fire departments took delivery of new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in September as part of a collaborative grant request. In 2016 a grant […]
An Open Letter from Chief Dave Jones
To the Rockford community: On behalf of the dedicated members of the Rockford Department of Public Safety and the members of the fire service in […]
The Rockford Department of Public Safety presents 12th annual “Rockford Youth Night”
The Rockford Department of Public Safety will host the 12th annual “Rockford Youth Night” at MVP Sports Club on Friday, February 17th. Children will enjoy […]
North Kent Community Services Receives Rotary Grant
In October 2016, Cedar Springs Rotarian Kim Burge-Stout submitted a $7,000 matching grant to Rotary District 6290 in support of North Kent Community Services […]
Young girl donates hair to Children With hair Loss Association
Dahlia Davidson is 7 years old and has been growing her hair out to donate it to a child with out hair. She had it cut […]
Honor our injured veterans with hometown picnic
By BETH ALTENA On August 21, 2006 Brian Belcher was in Afghanistan when his Humvee was ambushed and hit with a rocket. His legs and […]
Expanded National Night Out includes flavors of Rockford
Rockford’s National Night Out Tuesday, August 4, couldn’t have been any better. The weather was perfect, the turnout was teriffic and everyone had a good […]