http://www.mlive.com/northeastadvance/index.ssf/Latest News & OpinionenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest News & Opinionnortheast_advancehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/v3dhS9F8zJQ/your_local_news_source.htmlAdvance NewspapersThu, 01 Dec 2011 10:15:51 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/northeastadvance/index.ssf//2453.7366770.20111201131551 ]]>We have reorganized how we deliver local news. For information on Rockford, Cedar Springs, Plainfield, and the area school districts - including sports- visit www.mlive.com/rockford. Bookmark the link to keep up to date on all the happenings in your town....http://www.mlive.com/northeastadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/_WeqC4MQUR0/rockford_putting_spanish_immer.html198835075Chelsea Lane | Advance NewspapersThu, 24 May 2012 08:31:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8384171 ]]>In a budget-cutting move, Rockford Public Schools administrators are considering cutting the middle school Spanish immersion program, sparking outcries from hundreds of parents and residents.Superintendent Mike Shibler cited the state requirement that school districts begin offering full-day kindergarten and reductions...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/rockford_putting_spanish_immer.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/4ogRaBcKHv0/new_lease_signals_success_for.htmlAdvance NewspapersMon, 21 May 2012 12:16:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8364225 ]]>A new lease for the Rockford Historical Society was unanimously approved by the Rockford City Council this week in what City Manager Michael Young called “a milestone event.” Despite numerous hurdles and uncertainties, the Historical Society managed to raise more than...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/new_lease_signals_success_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/EDTI34PK25o/plainfield_township_voters_wil.htmlAdvance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 05:52:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8364214 ]]>For the first time in recent history, all the primary races in Plainfield Township are being contested.Two candidates for township supervisor, two candidates for township clerk, two candidates for township treasurer and six candidates for four open township trustee positions...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/plainfield_township_voters_wil.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/UwX_3bl-tlE/rockford_council_set_to_vote_o.htmlAdvance NewspapersMon, 21 May 2012 11:46:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8363798 ]]>Rockford city officials have unveiled a proposed $7 million annual budget that keeps the city’s 10.9 mill levy at the same rate. A public hearing on the proposed budget was held Monday, and a council vote on the budget is...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/rockford_council_set_to_vote_o.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/ZfyOe8LitmA/post_sets_memorial_day_parade.htmlAdvance NewspapersMon, 21 May 2012 11:42:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8363777 ]]> Rockford will be observing Memorial Day on May 28 with the Merritt Lamb Post 102 again sponsoring a parade with a memorial service at the Rockford Cemetery. Residents, veterans, military personnel, and parade participants are being invited to start lining...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/post_sets_memorial_day_parade.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/6ZoDkHU98Rk/if_black_bear_attacks_fight_ba.htmlSherry Kuyt | Advance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 08:58:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/wayland/index.ssf//8001926.8342584 ]]>Experts say people should 'stand their ground' if they are attacked by a bear.http://www.mlive.com/wayland/index.ssf/2012/05/if_black_bear_attacks_fight_ba.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/_3xZ8IhMFyM/mother_lode_what_makes_a_good.htmlColumnCathy Runyon | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 06:58:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8322577 ]]>The other day I stumbled onto an episode of “Gunsmoke” on cable TV. It was nearly over but I figured out enough of what was going on to be drawn into the story. It seems Doc had delivered triplet boys...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/mother_lode_what_makes_a_good.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/tAICdGPoo7s/recipe_may_offers_lots_of_oppo.htmlColumnCheryl Veihl | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:33:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8322540 ]]>The month of May tends to be one of those busy months with lots of chances for “foodies” to be in the spotlight. Mother’s Day, graduatKaren WaiteParty Chicken Wingsion open houses, wedding and baby showers are just a few of...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/recipe_may_offers_lots_of_oppo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/VJ6shzBJL6s/rockford_students_win_movie_pr.htmlMike WyngardenMon, 14 May 2012 10:46:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8297356 ]]>Three Rockford Public Schools students have been  named finalists in a greater Grand Rapids area student essay contest held in conjunction with the world premiere of the family-friendly adventure film “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.”The contest challenged students from...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/rockford_students_win_movie_pr.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/qQXZitxbsJ4/lawn_and_garden_theres_no_grea.htmlColumn11973Doug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:32:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8295366 ]]>Times are tough out there; squeezing the most out of a dollar has never been more important. What I am about to suggest will give you your greatest return ever, we are talking ratios that are off the charts. Numbers...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/lawn_and_garden_theres_no_grea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/Zb_GDaM9DSU/post_81.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 06:44:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.8289202 ]]>Book donations will go to Metropolitan Hospital, children's division.http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/05/post_81.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/SIgxukUzhgA/recipe_turn_to_old-fashioned_s.htmlColumn935167Jan Holst | Advance NewspapersTue, 08 May 2012 06:29:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8267400 ]]>Jan HolstRed RiceLast month I shared recipes from old Southern cookbooks, including Miss Daisy Celebrates Tennessee. What were the chances that someone reading the Advance in Michigan would catch an error, saying she has been making Minnie Pearl's Chicken Tetrazzini...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/recipe_turn_to_old-fashioned_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/Cv-J6mVzEQM/lawn_and_garden_may_is_the_mon.htmlColumn11973Doug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersTue, 08 May 2012 06:27:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8267190 ]]>This is the month for planting everything that's anything, so go out there and dig it up, plant ‘em right, water ‘em well, and weed ‘em often. Vegetables: Early in the month make the first planting of snap beans, Swiss...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/lawn_and_garden_may_is_the_mon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/jWiO-0gjGWY/3496390485224399651Tue, 08 May 2012 05:42:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8242114 ]]> After a pair of singles wins, the Cedar Springs tennis team picked up three doubles flight victories on Wednesday in winning 5-3 on the road at Kelloggsville.“The team is making some improvements despite moving into new positions from last...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3496390485224399651http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/QUYyy7l3uxI/3496397485356399954Mon, 07 May 2012 11:10:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.8230253 ]]> Northview pitcher Kenzie Hanks winds up and prepares to deliver a pitch against Lowell. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK )LOWELL – After several years of being the hunted, the Northview softball team has found itself in the role...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3496397485356399954http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/T2VJAPD-Lxg/kent_career_tech_center_studen.htmlKristin AustinTue, 08 May 2012 10:13:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8213009 ]]> Deb Riolo, lead adviser at the Kent Career Tech Center, stands with winners from the SkillsUSA competition. Kent Career Tech Center students took home top honors in the SkillsUSA state championships held recently in Lansing.  Students competed against others...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/05/kent_career_tech_center_studen.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/p_vTOrBEWTE/2496390485349399936Mon, 07 May 2012 12:20:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8212976 ]]> Rockford's Alyssa Benaski (15) looks to move the ball up the field as Paige Hawkins (11) of Cedar Springs defends. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK )ROCKFORD – Hosting a Cedar Springs team that entered the match on a...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2496390485349399936http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/1uo9_Xr2z-M/5192711219486027782Tue, 01 May 2012 05:46:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8175673 ]]> Rockford's Steven Mette captured medalist honors at the OK Red mid-season tournament. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK )ROCKFORD – With a stiff, cold breeze blowing in from the north, chilly temperatures and big, puffy dark clouds, Thursday’s OK...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/5192711219486027782http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/FdEkP0Ga1vs/grand_rapids_police_sergeant_b.htmlKristin AustinTue, 01 May 2012 06:19:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/grandville/index.ssf//8001927.8172680 ]]>Grand Rapids Police Sgt. Mark Garnsey stands with drivers' training instructor Kevin Billings after presenting information on the dangers of drunken, drugged, and distracted driving.Young drivers are learning about the dangers of drunken, drugged, and distracted driving through a new...http://www.mlive.com/grandville/index.ssf/2012/04/grand_rapids_police_sergeant_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northeast_advance/~3/KkxBTSA9f_c/complete_with_many_twists_zomb.htmlLarry A. Hirt | Advance NewspapersTue, 01 May 2012 05:50:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/rockford/index.ssf//8001932.8171228 ]]> GRAND RAPIDS -- The Zombie Dash will be held this Saturday at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in northeast Grand Rapids. The run will feature five kilometers of trails that weave through Robinette's orchards and woods, as well as...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2012/04/complete_with_many_twists_zomb.htmlnonadult