Rockford partners with national group for Healing Fields 9/11 tribute
Flag sponsorship underway by BETH ALTENA “We all have a 9/11 story,” said Sue Bodenner, one of the organizers of the West Michigan Healing Fields, […]
May 19 2011
Relay for Life for survivors’ birthdays
Event is this Friday and Saturday; every Relayer has a story by BETH ALTENA Impressive numbers—$2.46 million raised and last year over 400 cancer survivors […]
Rockford student receives Congressional Medal of Merit
Rockford High School graduate Alex Quinn was recognized for his outstanding achievements by receiving a Congressional Medal of Merit Saturday, May 7 by U.S. Representative […]
May weather smiles on Bear Creek Waterfest
Despite dire weather predictions, the 18th annual Bear Creek Waterfest was held under absolutely perfect spring conditions. Breakfast, free giveaways, live music by the Hawks […]
Students offer welcome with art
Chandler Woods Charter Academy students recently had their very own “Art Prize” at the school. Students were encouraged to make and enter a piece of […]
Rockford artist celebrates milestone anniversary
Sally Charnley has seen many businesses come and go, and business owners along with them, in her 35 years working in downtown Rockford. She never […]
Goodwill announces grand opening of Rockford store
Marks second LEED certified Goodwill store in Michigan Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its second LEED Certified […]
Tale of trust in strangers an inspiration
Only in West Michigan—a morality tale by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL Last Saturday tickets to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Summer Concert Series went […]