Bruce Turner was about as behind the scenes as it was possible to be when it came to his contributions to the athletic programs at Rockford High School. He was rarely seen or heard but his efforts kept the Rams on the cutting edge of video work over the past 25 years. That incredibly valuable […]
Rockford Midfielder Commits to Adams State
January 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This fall, Rockford Senior Zach Meeks committed to play lacrosse at the next level out in Colorado at Adams State University. After being pulled up to Varsity his Freshman year, Meeks has become a vital part to the Rockford program, playing both midfield and attack depending on the team’s needs. Zach is being recruited to […]
Rams wrap up successful 2014 , look ahead to more success in 2015
January 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Rockford Rams Varsity Hockey team closed out 2014 with an impressive Big Rapids Holiday Tournament championship the weekend of December 19 and 20 on the campus of Ferris State Univesity. On Friday, December 19 the Rams took the ice against Jackson Lumen Christi. After a scoreless first period, Lumen Christi opened the scoring early […]
Rockford man is co-creator of top 10 ArtPrize entry receiving national media attention
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by Cindy M. Cranmer A Rockford man is one of the co-creators of an ArtPrize entry being discussed locally and internationally after thousands and thousands of participants and spectators gathered Friday night to help Mark Carpenter and Dan Johnson realize their vision for ArtPrize and landing their entry in the top 10. Dan Johnson, of […]
Pinstripes and Polka Dots reopens in Rockford
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Beth Altena “I’m excited to be back,” said Tracy McKay, the former and now again current owner of Pinstripes and Polka Dots. McKay was a fixture in Rockford with her cheerfully-named shop which was open for business in another location in downtown Rockford from 2004 to 2008. She is now re-opened in the space […]
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