Rockford boutique making a difference It is easy to be shocked and dismayed by the many heartbreaking stories of human tragedy, but at WAR Chest boutique, now open at 25 S. Squire Street, the HOPE side of empowering women is clearly evident. WAR stands for Women at Risk and is an international non-profit organization that [...]

by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL   Anyone entertaining the thought of a career in law enforcement must gird themselves for, what for most would be, an insurmountable process leading to a life of protecting and serving others. It will be a dedicated lifetime of intense learning and oftentimes self-sacrifice. “Candidates for job openings in law [...]

By BETH ALTENA “Where has 25 years gone?” Chris Ackerman, owner of Sunrays Tanning Salon at 400 E. Division asked. Before the holidays last year Sunrays passed a milestone with the anniversary of the salon’s opening November 2, 1987. Ackerman, who was 44 at the time, well remembers the anxiety of the first three months, [...]

Eager public afforded opportunity to view their “next new car” By CLIFF AND NANCY HILL It may have been snow, snow, snow in West Michigan last Thursday through Sunday but for thousands of visitors to West Michigan’s largest consumer auto show it was cars, cars, cars, and much more. If you failed to attend the [...]