Lady Rams claim OK Red title in cross country

The Rockford Lady Rams cross country team completed a perfect OK Red season by winning the conference championship race with a score of 45 points to defeat host East Kentwood at 50, Grand Haven 60, Grandville 75, Jenison 141, Hudsonville 153, West Ottawa 207 and Muskegon at 223. “Our seniors were conference champs their freshman [...]

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Rams varsity volleyball victorious at Cristi Curtis Memorial

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Obituary — Curtis Kleynenberg

Curtis Kleynenberg

Curtis Kleynenberg, age 37, of Sand Lake passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009, following injuries from an automobile accident. He was a 1990 graduate of Rockford High School, where he was a diver on the swim team, receiving several awards including being honored as an All State diver. He worked with his grandfather and [...]

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Family turns tail on rat race for nine months

THE FIRST STEP TO A NEW LIFE—Craig and Danielle Parrent with their children, Morgan, 8, Ryann, 6 and Jaxon, 3 preparing to leave on their journey. “We want to experience life in a new way and show our children first-hand that life is what you make of it,” Danielle said. The couple closed their business, sold their home and hit the road.

  Craig and Danielle Parrent had it all—a beautiful, 4,500 square foot home, their own business that employed 16 and was thriving, and three healthy young children. Yet the couple felt they were missing out. Craig felt he was putting the hours of his life into paying for the home and lifestyle, and spending all [...]

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Four inducted into Rockford Athletic Hall of Fame

Twently years ago, then Athletic Director Dave Price instituted the Rockford Athletic Hall of Fame. He believed Rockford should recognize some of the outstanding athletes, coaches and community members that make the athletic program the success it is. Now that elite membership includes 92 individuals, four of which joined the ranks on Wednesday, October 14, [...]

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