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Rockford's finest honored at induction ceremony
Pillars of the greater Rockford community were recognized Tuesday, May 7 at a very special ceremony that had the meeting room of Rockford City Hall packed and an impressive crowd at Peppler Park's Recognition Plaza.
Friday | Rockford Squire
Rockford Area Historical Society News & Update
The new museum project has been a demanding yet rewarding one for our Rockford Area Historical Society.
Hospital spokeswoman: Teen involved in Algoma Township crash still in critical condition
Kathy Hubert, on right, and her daughter, Victoria, watch as Kent County officials asses the scene of a road commission truck crashed into an Algoma Township house on Thursday, May 16, after a two-vehicle crash.
Road Commission truck collides with Rockford area house after crash, teen driver critically hurt
This Kent County Road Commission truck crashed into an Algoma Township house Thursday, May 16, after a two-'vehicle crash ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, MI -- An 18-year-old driver was critically injured today after a two-vehicle crash that sent a Kent County Road Commission truck into a house.
Fearful of 'fracking,' Kent County township adopts moratorium on oil and gas drilling
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Kent County Water Conservation have mapped oil and gas leases in Kent County.
Morning Review: Nate Hurwitz Field 'an amazing tribute to an amazing son'
From left, Aaron VanKampen, 11, of Sparta, Jed Comden, 9, of Zeeland, and Spencer Pletzke, 11, of Rockford, dig in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Nate Hurwitz Field on Wednesday, May 15 in Plainfield Township.
West Ottawa senior's triptych illustration wins spot at U.S. Capitol
Kylee Panse, a senior at West Ottawa High School, will have her triptych illustration, titled "Vanity," on display for a year at the U.S. Capitol.
Falling trees knock out power to thousands in Kent County
Color-coded areas show reported Consumers Energy power outages. Rockford-area residents without power are shaded in red.
In Loving Memory of Eleanor I. Sjogren, born April 17, 1921, the 2nd of five children in the family of Ray & Grace Helsel.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash With SUV
The Kent County Sheriff's Department along with Rockford Ambulance and the Plainfield Fire Department responded to a car versus motorcycle crash.
Motorcycle rider rushed to hospital after being thrown during crash on Northland Drive NE
Authorities are closing a section of Northland Drive NE in Plainfield Township around the scene of a serious traffic accident, south of Rockford.
Readers debate: How can we make roads safer for bikes and cars alike?
There have been at least two accidents involving bikes earlier this week, including one that killed a Grandville Calvin Christian music teacher.
Rockford student's painting will decorate walls of U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., will soon have a bit of West Michigan art decorating its walls.
Rockford woman arrested for drinking, driving after crash with bicyclist, 3-year-old
A 40-year-old Rockford woman was arrested for drinking while driving after she allegedly hit a father and son riding a bike on Belding Road.
Youtube: Check out Rockford High students winning stroke awareness video, other entries
Twins Born 87 Days Apart Could Break Guinness World Record For Interval Between Births
Today, Amy and Katie are adorable and healthy babies living in Waterford, Ireland, with mother Maria Jones-Elliot, father Chris Elliot and siblings Olivia and Jack, according to the Daily Mirror.
Prosecutor will review report from crash that injured tow-truck...
The Kent County prosecutor will review a police report from a Wednesday, April 24, crash to determine whether a man accused of rear-ending a tow truck on the shoulder of I-96 will face a moving violation causing serious injury.
Rockford, Grand Rapids flooding sets new records
Flooding from the first round of storms April 6-13 was relatively minor. It was a much different story last week; flood warnings were issued for six areas of Kent County along the Rogue and Grand rivers, including downtown Rockford.
Gary and Jane Skeels of Rockford, Michigan are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea, to Dustin Small, son of Darren and Kim Small of Houma, Louisiana.
Bill on TV in 2 minutes with a flooda
I drove from Belmont into downtown G.R. Crest is in E. Kent Co. River level downtown is 21.82 feet at 1:30 PM - up from 21.79 ft.