Rep. Justin Amash recognized the Third Congressional District’s service academy appointees and student Congressional Medal of Merit recipients at an awards ceremony on Saturday, April 20. From Rockford High School, the following students were among Service Academy appointees: Seth Carozza is an appointee for the United States Airforce Academy. Kevin Clinthorne is an appointee for [...]
The staff and patients from In Focus Eyecare, along with John Cornell, CPA in Rockford are coming together during the month of May to help raise funds for Make-A-Wish Michigan – a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. “One of our young patient’s best friend is a “wish kid” who lives [...]
The Rockford Area Community Endowment (RACE) is pleased to announce the 2013 inductees to the Community Recognition Plaza located at Peppler Park on the west side of the Rogue River. The Plaza was established by the Endowment Board of Directors several years ago to recognize individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to [...]
At public libraries around Michigan and the country, cardholders have been able to check out energy usage monitors to gauge their home appliance electricity use. But there are no public libraries in Kent County that loan the monitors. Until now – and Kent District Library, Consumers Energy and Lowell Light & Power are helping lead [...]
Sassy Pants Boutique now carries Vera Bradley’s new line for mom and baby. Vera Bradley Designs has added to its family. After nearly 31 years as a handbag, accessory and gift designer and retailer, Vera Bradley launched a baby collection, which is now carried by downtown Rockford shop Sassy Pants Boutique. To commemorate the event, [...]
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