One student raises over $500 first week to help patients needing bone marrow transplant GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (February 5, 2013) What does Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., a team of teachers in Rockford and Cedar Springs Public Schools, and some very ambitious fourth graders have in common? They want to ‘be the change they [...]
‘Rockford is open for business’ By BETH ALTENA Members of Rockford Economic Development Corporation met Friday, January 18 to hear highlights of a proposed industry and business recruitment plan that would include a comprehensive website as well as brochures. Presented by creative director and producer of the marketing materials, Jeff Lewis, the theme of the [...]
Sale for $49,000 includes restrictions As the Rockford Historical Society rapidly reaches the point where it may begin moving artifacts and inventory into the former 63rd District Court Building, the fate of the portion retained by Kent County is in question. Office space on the north end of the building was retained after Kent County [...]
The RE/MAX of Michigan statewide awards gala was held Saturday, February 16th, at the J.W. Marriott in Grand Rapids and recognized the top performing agents and brokerages in Michigan. RE/MAX United, 28 N. Monroe, Rockford was awarded the Outstanding New Franchise for the state of Michigan. Owners Tom & Tracie Rich opened RE/MAX United in [...]
Machines allow users mobility, ability to take trips and enjoy life By BETH ALTENA She said “I feel like someday when I pass on, I’ll be able to know I did something with my life. I helped somebody. I helped someone live. I can’t be a movie star.” He said, “She is pretty enough to [...]
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