Latest News & Opinionnoemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:45:04 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/northeastadvance/index.ssf/en-usnoLatest News & Opinionnoemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/northeastadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:48:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/northeastadvance/index.ssf//2453.7366770.20111201131551We 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/sparta/index.ssf/2017/02/sparta_rezones_former_masons_l.htmltag:Sparta Masonic Lodgenoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:19:36 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.20110036The Sparta Masonic Temple has been sold to a real estate agent for offices. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com   The Sparta Village Planning Commission has rezoned three parcels -- the Sparta Historical Center, Sparta Carnegie Township Library and the Masonic Lodge, from...noThe Sparta Masonic Temple has been sold to a real estate agent for offices. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com   The Sparta Village Planning Commission has rezoned three parcels -- the Sparta Historical Center, Sparta Carnegie Township Library and the Masonic Lodge, from...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)The Sparta Masonic Temple has been sold to a real estate agent for offices. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com   The Sparta Village Planning Commission has rezoned three parcels -- the Sparta Historical Center, Sparta Carnegie Township Library and the Masonic Lodge, from...tag:Sparta Masonic Lodgehttp://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/11/rockford_community_orchestra_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 2 Nov 2015 15:16:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17338857The Rockford Community Orchestra and the Rockford Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker Suite" at Northview High School's Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center, 4451 Hunsberger Ave. NE., on Nov. 15.Supplied  ROCKFORD - Residents can celebrate the start of the holiday...noThe Rockford Community Orchestra and the Rockford Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker Suite" at Northview High School's Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center, 4451 Hunsberger Ave. NE., on Nov. 15.Supplied  ROCKFORD - Residents can celebrate the start of the holiday...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)The Rockford Community Orchestra and the Rockford Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker Suite" at Northview High School's Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center, 4451 Hunsberger Ave. NE., on Nov. 15.Supplied  ROCKFORD - Residents can celebrate the start of the holiday...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/post_40.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:53:26 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17317726This marks the 40th year of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior and Northview High School's Drama Club is performing "Ten November," a docudrama about the incident that took place on Nov. 10, 1975.  The story is...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/creative_technologies_academy_3.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:19:48 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17313721Dan George, superintendent of Creative Technologies Academysupplied photo  Dan George, superintendent -school leader of  Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs, was among the 10 finalists for The Best in Education Award given annually to outstanding school administrators across the country....noDan George, superintendent of Creative Technologies Academysupplied photo  Dan George, superintendent -school leader of  Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs, was among the 10 finalists for The Best in Education Award given annually to outstanding school administrators across the country....noemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Dan George, superintendent of Creative Technologies Academysupplied photo  Dan George, superintendent -school leader of  Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs, was among the 10 finalists for The Best in Education Award given annually to outstanding school administrators across the country....http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-1964256520535911626/rockfords-cole-johnson-providing-a-kick-in-his-sophomore-cross-country-season/cat:rockfordFri, 30 Oct 2015 04:06:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17313627ROCKFORD -- Cole Johnson proved a year ago as a freshman on the Rockford cross country team that he was a talented runner. He's proving that again this season.noROCKFORD -- Cole Johnson proved a year ago as a freshman on the Rockford cross country team that he was a talented runner. He's proving that again this season.ROCKFORD -- Cole Johnson proved a year ago as a freshman on the Rockford cross country team that he was a talented runner. He's proving that again this season.cat:rockfordhttp://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2015/10/loan_repayment_part_of_place_t.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:27:25 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/walker/index.ssf/8001925.17282509Mlive file photo  ALPINE TOWNSHIP -- Residents of part of the Westgate neighborhood in Alpine Township will be getting upgrades to their water and sanitary sewer systems next summer. The roads where work is being done will also be replaced. ...noMlive file photo  ALPINE TOWNSHIP -- Residents of part of the Westgate neighborhood in Alpine Township will be getting upgrades to their water and sanitary sewer systems next summer. The roads where work is being done will also be replaced. ...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Mlive file photo  ALPINE TOWNSHIP -- Residents of part of the Westgate neighborhood in Alpine Township will be getting upgrades to their water and sanitary sewer systems next summer. The roads where work is being done will also be replaced. ...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/rockford_high_school_marching_1.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:17:34 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17286180The Rockford High School Marching Band performs at the Jenison Marching Band Invitational on Oct. 24.Supplied  ROCKFORD - The Rockford High School marching band earned top honors at the recent Jenison Marching Band Invitational. The Rams competed against 24 other...noThe Rockford High School Marching Band performs at the Jenison Marching Band Invitational on Oct. 24.Supplied  ROCKFORD - The Rockford High School marching band earned top honors at the recent Jenison Marching Band Invitational. The Rams competed against 24 other...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)The Rockford High School Marching Band performs at the Jenison Marching Band Invitational on Oct. 24.Supplied  ROCKFORD - The Rockford High School marching band earned top honors at the recent Jenison Marching Band Invitational. The Rams competed against 24 other...http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2015/10/post_346.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:08:18 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/8001931.17279184Installation of a bronze depicting St. Francis and his influence on the entire world was installed last week at the entrance to the garden that will eventually house 24 bronze statues, telling the Saint's life story.Jan Holst  Anyone who loves...noInstallation of a bronze depicting St. Francis and his influence on the entire world was installed last week at the entrance to the garden that will eventually house 24 bronze statues, telling the Saint's life story.Jan Holst  Anyone who loves...noemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Installation of a bronze depicting St. Francis and his influence on the entire world was installed last week at the entrance to the garden that will eventually house 24 bronze statues, telling the Saint's life story.Jan Holst  Anyone who loves...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/post_39.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:55:52 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17257877Discussion about the possible relocation of the Cedar Springs Fire Department has been ongoing, but now the first serious move has been taken. The Cedar Springs City Council recently voted to form a Fire Barn Relocation Committee. The council appointed...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2809550672316941108/healthy-collin-alvesteffer-helps-cedar-springs-clinch-share-of-league-title/cat:rockfordMon, 26 Oct 2015 02:23:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17278611CEDAR SPRINGS – It took to the final game of the regular season, but it was better late than never for the Cedar Springs football team to have a healthy Collin Alvesteffer on the field.noCEDAR SPRINGS – It took to the final game of the regular season, but it was better late than never for the Cedar Springs football team to have a healthy Collin Alvesteffer on the field.CEDAR SPRINGS – It took to the final game of the regular season, but it was better late than never for the Cedar Springs football team to have a healthy Collin Alvesteffer on the field.cat:rockfordhttp://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/1956209926187467453/isaac-harding-looks-to-close-career-at-rockford-with-team-and-individual-state-titles/cat:rockfordFri, 23 Oct 2015 18:08:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17259462ROCKFORD -- Isaac Harding continues to establish himself as one of the top cross country runners in the state. But the Rockford senior especially wouldn't mind leading the Rams to another Division 1 state title.noROCKFORD -- Isaac Harding continues to establish himself as one of the top cross country runners in the state. But the Rockford senior especially wouldn't mind leading the Rams to another Division 1 state title.ROCKFORD -- Isaac Harding continues to establish himself as one of the top cross country runners in the state. But the Rockford senior especially wouldn't mind leading the Rams to another Division 1 state title.cat:rockfordhttp://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/belmonts_holy_spirit_episcopal.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:51:08 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17219409BELMONT -Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is hosting its popular Cookie Walk and Christmas Delites sale on Nov. 14. The event features the cookie walk, baked good, crafts and "Santa's Attic" along with a silent auction of gift cards, new merchandise...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2015/10/former_brewery_owner_turns_sig.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:34:09 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/walker/index.ssf/8001925.17205862COMSTOCK PARK -- Former Perrin Brewing owner Randy Perrin has bought a large chunk of property in Alpine Township and is looking to turn at least part of the property into a used-car lot and repair facility.noCOMSTOCK PARK -- Former Perrin Brewing owner Randy Perrin has bought a large chunk of property in Alpine Township and is looking to turn at least part of the property into a used-car lot and repair facility.noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)COMSTOCK PARK -- Former Perrin Brewing owner Randy Perrin has bought a large chunk of property in Alpine Township and is looking to turn at least part of the property into a used-car lot and repair facility.http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2015/10/post_559.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:55:15 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/ada-cascade/index.ssf/8001933.17197336Amy Scheercourtesy Dan Davis While Amy Scheer, 44, has been writing off and on for years, being a featured author at book-signing events is somewhat of a surprise to even her. A short article she was assigned to write for...noAmy Scheercourtesy Dan Davis While Amy Scheer, 44, has been writing off and on for years, being a featured author at book-signing events is somewhat of a surprise to even her. A short article she was assigned to write for...noemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Amy Scheercourtesy Dan Davis While Amy Scheer, 44, has been writing off and on for years, being a featured author at book-signing events is somewhat of a surprise to even her. A short article she was assigned to write for...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/1426839033539957820/rockford-rowing-team-earns-three-first-place-finishes-at-head-of-the-grand-regatta/cat:rockfordFri, 16 Oct 2015 07:34:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17202019The fall rowing program at Rockford High School started strong with a great showing for the boys’ team at their first regatta.noThe fall rowing program at Rockford High School started strong with a great showing for the boys’ team at their first regatta.The fall rowing program at Rockford High School started strong with a great showing for the boys’ team at their first regatta.cat:rockfordhttp://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2893275541025579432/rockford-still-dominant-in-water-polo-circles-after-all-these-years/cat:rockfordFri, 16 Oct 2015 07:28:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17202001After graduating an exceptional senior class last year, one might say the Rockford boys water polo team isn’t quite as dominant as in past seasons. Yet, the Rams are still 36-1 overall.noAfter graduating an exceptional senior class last year, one might say the Rockford boys water polo team isn’t quite as dominant as in past seasons. Yet, the Rams are still 36-1 overall.After graduating an exceptional senior class last year, one might say the Rockford boys water polo team isn’t quite as dominant as in past seasons. Yet, the Rams are still 36-1 overall.cat:rockfordhttp://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/plainfield_treasurer_now_certi.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:35:56 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17151176Plainfield Township Treasurer William Brinkman. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Township Treasurer William (Bill) Brinkman, who took office as the township's elected treasurer three years ago, has received state certification. Brinkman, who took office in 2012, said he felt like...noPlainfield Township Treasurer William Brinkman. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Township Treasurer William (Bill) Brinkman, who took office as the township's elected treasurer three years ago, has received state certification. Brinkman, who took office in 2012, said he felt like...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Plainfield Township Treasurer William Brinkman. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Township Treasurer William (Bill) Brinkman, who took office as the township's elected treasurer three years ago, has received state certification. Brinkman, who took office in 2012, said he felt like...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2015/10/local_farm_girls_pink_vehicles.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:19:41 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/walker/index.ssf/8001925.17150756APLINE TOWNSHIP -- Two very pink vehicles are parked in front of the farm market barn at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm on 6 Mile Road. The vehicles -- a 1954 John Deere 420 tractor and a 1962 Chevrolet C-10...noAPLINE TOWNSHIP -- Two very pink vehicles are parked in front of the farm market barn at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm on 6 Mile Road. The vehicles -- a 1954 John Deere 420 tractor and a 1962 Chevrolet C-10...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)APLINE TOWNSHIP -- Two very pink vehicles are parked in front of the farm market barn at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm on 6 Mile Road. The vehicles -- a 1954 John Deere 420 tractor and a 1962 Chevrolet C-10...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/plainfield_fire_chief_knows_he.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Sat, 10 Oct 2015 00:51:06 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17132824Plainfield Township Fire Chief Dave Peterson. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Before anyone else could say it at a recent Township Board meeting, Fire Chief Dave Peterson confirmed that, yes, he does "look pretty in pink." Peterson and the rest...noPlainfield Township Fire Chief Dave Peterson. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Before anyone else could say it at a recent Township Board meeting, Fire Chief Dave Peterson confirmed that, yes, he does "look pretty in pink." Peterson and the rest...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Plainfield Township Fire Chief Dave Peterson. Jeffrey Cunningham|Mlive.com  PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Before anyone else could say it at a recent Township Board meeting, Fire Chief Dave Peterson confirmed that, yes, he does "look pretty in pink." Peterson and the rest...http://www.mlive.com/rockford/index.ssf/2015/10/post_36.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Fri, 9 Oct 2015 20:30:26 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/rockford/index.ssf/8001932.17119305Teresa K. Irishsupplied photo  The Cedar Springs Public Library is will host an extraordinary event when author Teresa Irish comes to town. Irish will present an entertaining and inspirational story -the Journey of the Letters, which is the basis of...noTeresa K. Irishsupplied photo  The Cedar Springs Public Library is will host an extraordinary event when author Teresa Irish comes to town. Irish will present an entertaining and inspirational story -the Journey of the Letters, which is the basis of...noemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Teresa K. Irishsupplied photo  The Cedar Springs Public Library is will host an extraordinary event when author Teresa Irish comes to town. Irish will present an entertaining and inspirational story -the Journey of the Letters, which is the basis of...