Twilight safari a new zoo experience

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John Ball Zoo offers families a rare glimpse of the zoo as the sun goes down. Very few people get to experience the zoo as the sun goes down, but that rare opportunity will be available at John Ball Zoo this spring. For the first time ever, the zoo will host Twilight Sensory Safaris, special [...]

Local merchant items featured at North Kent Bible Church auction

North Kent Bible Church will hold an auction on Saturday, April 25. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the live auction starting at 5 p.m. There will also be silent and raffle auction items. This year’s auction benefits will go towards much needed [...]

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen receives award

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Comstock Park was recently named as a “President’s Club Award” winner for exceptional kitchen and bath cabinetry sales by Showplace Wood Products. This is the second consecutive year they have been recognized for this achievement, which places them in the top percent of Showplace dealers nationwide. Sold through more than [...]

R1TS Resale—clothing and more

Rockford has a share in something new Region 1 Special Education has Region 1 Transition Services (R1TS) programs for students from ages 18-21. These Transition specific programs focus instruction on adult, independent living skills including social skills and employability skills. In March, 2006 the R1TS Resale Store made its grand opening. R1TS Resale is a [...]

Bear Cub Scouts visit Cannon Township Offices

Melissa Soderstrom reviews how tax payments are applied as Jacob Stauffer, Trevor and Jake Carlson, Sean McLellan, Nathan Triesenberg and Mason Parker watch.

Paying taxes isn’t fun for adults, but did prove to be entertaining to the third grade Bear Cub Scouts from Crestwood Elementary on a recent visit to the Cannon Township offices. As part of their rank achievements, the boys received a tour of both the township government offices and the fire department. Township treasurer, Jim [...]