| Rockford girl crowned Jr. Queen | Brittany Perry, a Rockford sixth-grader, earned the honor of presiding over the Kent County Fairgrounds in Lowell this summer.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
| Downtown area
welcomes new boutique | Lynette TenBrink knew she wanted to have a store in downtown Rockford for a long time. Eight years, as a matter of fact. On Sept. 1 the interior designer will see that idea become a reality.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
| First Tailgate at the Ted is big success | Before the varsity football team toppled Davison 27-10, community members were invited to get in the hometown spirit with Tailgate at the Ted.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
| They run for Mitchell | The 12th annual Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford drew around 1,950 runners and walkers on Saturday. The event, a fundraiser for Parent Project MD, has grown every year since its inception and has become a premier 5K run for avid runners.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| 'One of a kind' | It was a labor of love and it showed. The stained-glass replica of the field at Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium gleamed in the sunlight on Friday night, doing exactly what it was supposed to do - look beautiful.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| Mitchell's Run enters 12th year | Organizers are gearing up for the 12th annual Mitchell's Run Thru Rockford and it is slated for Saturday.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| WHY WE RUN-Neil and Mary Blakeslee | Neil and Mary Blakeslee have been participating since the race's inception. Neil has only missed one race in 12 years, and now it is Mary's turn.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| WHY WE RUN-Sandi Jones | Sandi Jones started in 2003 and has participated every year in the premier 5K run.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| WHY WE RUN-Coughlin Family | Dave Coughlin is giving serious consideration to bringing back out his high top tennis shoes.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Gas leak closes Squires Street | A wish to give their customers a thank you turned in to a problem for Pegasus Sports owners Don and Linda Hamilton.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Cub Scouts catch geocache bug | For 100 years, the Boy Scout program has taught young men many skills including how to read and use a compass.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Camp Roger breaks enrollment record | The kids just keep coming. For the second year in a row, summer camp enrollment at Camp Roger has soared - this year topping 1,500 campers.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| Hall of Fame inductees announced | The Rockford Public Schools (RPS) and Rockford Education Foundation (REF) released the names for the inaugural class of inductees into its Hall of Fame on Friday.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| City to celebrate 75 years
with birthday bash | The City of Rockford is amping up its plans for a birthday bash on Saturday. The City of Rockford's 75th Birthday Celebration is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. in downtown Rockford.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| Salon offers a charmed
life to customers | Friends Shelbi Hoffman, Wendy Bonnema, Lori Boss and Tracy Unger sat in the comfortable chairs at A Charmed Life...Nail Salon, kicking back, laughing and relaxing.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| Rockford resale shop to host fashion show | Rockford's Double Take Resale, buyer and seller of like-new, name brand clothing and accessories for preteen through young adults, is hosting its third annual Fall Fashion Show at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| ArtCapsule picks up steam | The City of Rockford's 75th Anniversary Celebration looks like it is going to enjoy art. The City, along with the Rockford Area Arts Commission (RAAC), will be presenting ArtCapsule August 13 through 16, during the City's celebration.
Monday, August 02, 2010 |
| Plans for Heirloom Tomato Festival revealed | There were more than a few people who thought Reds on the River was a bit nuts when they announced plans for the First Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival last year. After all, an event planned around tomatoes? Bumpy, lumpy, red, purple, and gold ones to boot.
Monday, August 02, 2010 |
| Police department grows with city | Tuesday, August 3 was selected as the United State's celebration of drawing together and becoming a safer nation. True to form, the police department is pulling together and planning a special evening highlighting some of its programs, including its seven Neighborhood Watch groups, D.A.R.E., Child Safety and Fingerprinting and the events the police sponsor each year.
The special evening will also feature free food, entertainment and plenty of fun for those who attend.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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