In 1820, Ruel Roebuck (1778-1841) brought his family from Fayette County, Ohio to the unbridled land of Mercer County, Ohio, settling near what is now known as Rockford. A Virginian…
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SHANES CROSSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING MINUTES 3/18/2024 Norm opened the meeting with the ‘bell ringing’. — And started the meeting with the Shanes Crossing History Society History. The Society started…
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SALUTE TO NORM VANTILBURG 3/18/2024 FOR 25 YEARS THE PRESIDENT WAS HE, OF ROCKFORD’S SHANES CROSSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY. HIS COMMITMENT TO HISTORY WAS HIS MAIN QUEST, BUT HIS…
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WHEREAS, we are here today to express special recognition to Norm VanTilburg and to honor him for his 25 years of distinguished service as President of the Shanes Crossing Historical…
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Who is ready for some SpringFest on Main Street love? Our committee has worked so hard to bring you a fun and family friendly event which promotes our local businesses.…
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With the global pandemic negatively impacting small businesses everywhere and preventing large gatherings, The Rockford Ohio Chamber of Commerce executive board elected to not host a Chamber Banquet this year.…
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The Rockford Ohio Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Business Grant: Wellness 365, Rock Solid Performance, Second Crossing Brew Co. Congratulations! With the global…
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As Vantage Career Center begins its 45th year in the community, the career center will be on the ballot November 3 to ask residents in its district to renew a 5-year, 0.7 mill permanent improvement levy that was first approved in 1996.
