Alcohol a factor in one-vehicle fatal accident
The driver of a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire lost control of the vehicle at 8:19 p.m. Sunday, June 28 on Summit Avenue just north of the […]
Algoma Township
Voters choose candidates during primary elections Tuesday, August 7
Many local elections will be decided during the primary elections held on Tuesday, August 7 in the cases where candidates are of the same political […]
Gift of recognition puts brick buyers in good company
Consider Recognition Plaza tribute for holiday giving by BETH ALTENA Indisputably, the shops and service providers in downtown Rockford are among the best local sources […]
The Rockford Squire travels to Africa
Gordon and Sharon Pickerd of Algoma Township took the Squire on a photo safari to Zulu Land, South Africa during spring break.
Algoma Township drops D.A.R.E. funding
Program the last in Kent County by BETH ALTENA Rockford Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Shibler and Rockford Police Chief Dave Jones can’t understand the […]
Manslaughter charges filed in falling rock fatality
Death of 17-year-old Algoma Township teen made national news On October 26, the Eighth Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed manslaughter charges, a class four felony, […]
Algoma Twp. trustee Pickerd finds calling in getting involved, giving back
by MATT MARN Gordon Pickerd wears many hats in his community, from Algoma Township trustee to Rockford Sportsman’s Club treasurer to woodcarver. No matter the […]
Falling rock kills local girl
A 17-year-old Cedar Springs High School student died Wednesday, June 16, when she was hit by a falling rock in Colorado. According to Kate Rusch, […]