On August 5, 2014, we had a state-wide vote that approved a change to the Personal Property Tax system. The changes were massive and affected every business that owned any equipment that was physically located in the state of Michigan. Historically, Michigan had taxed the equipment owned by businesses at basically the same rates that […]
MEIJER STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN RELEASES WINTER GAMES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
February 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 28, 2015 – The second annual Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games are quickly approaching. The Winter Games main festival is taking place Feb. 20-22, with some sports starting their competition this weekend Jan. 31-Feb. 1.The Winter Games features 19 different sports and 2,000+ athletes are expected to participate. The […]
Rams fall to Hudsonville 42-30 in OK Red tilt
February 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Rockford wrestling team journeyed to Hudsonville for an OK Red dual meet on Wednesday, January 21st in search of their first league triumph against the Eagles. Pins were the rule of the day as the two squads combined for eleven pins in the 14 matches contested. Unfortunately for the Rams it was the home […]
North Rockford Middle school students of the month
January 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Chloe Dunham is a 6th grade student in our Health Quest Magnet and the daughter of Don and Shannon Dunham. She has one sister, Lexy as well as a pet bunny and dog. Chloe attended Roguewood Elementary and is active in cross country, basketball, lacrosse and snowboarding. Chloe’s college of choice is Grand Valley State […]
Condominium development at Burch Body Works property approved by Planning Commission
January 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By BETH ALTENA The Rockford Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 to recommend approval of a condominium development proposed for mostly vacant property that was formerly occupied by Burch Body Works. Commissioner Tammy Bergstrom was the lone nay vote on Thursday, January 22. Rockford City Manager Michael Young opened the evening meeting with a preliminary […]
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