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Rockford’s Best Mix 101.3 WRKD – Open House / Ribbon Cutting

Rockford’s Best Mix – 101.3 WRKD held an open house and ribbon cutting on February 28th. WRKD is a low power broadcasting station that is located on 101.3 on the fm dial. In August 2012 station manager Jim Crocker approached the Village of Rockford with an idea to start a community radio station with the Village being the license…
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FAMILY FUN SKATE – MARCH 14TH

FAMILY FUN SKATE   Rockford Community Days is sponsoring a family skate day at the Woodland Roller Dome & Family Fun Center in St. Marys, Ohio on March 15th from 4-7:30 pm.   Admission is $6.50 per skater.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and beverages are available on location.   Come out…
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The 4TH Annual Wine/Craft Beer Tasting in Rockford – March 7, 2015

The 4TH Annual Wine/Craft Beer Tasting in Rockford will take place on March 7th at the Rockford Community Building from 7 – 10 pm.  Join us as we welcome Java Nation as our guest host.  Pre-sale tickets will be $20.  Tickets the day of the event will be $25.  Tickets go on sale beginning February…
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BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING – JANUARY 19, 2015

BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD January 19, 2015   Present was Norm VanTilburg, Dee VanTilburg, Roy Thompson, Mona Thompson, Twyla Hayes, Marie Miller, Mike Schumm,  Barb Pedroza, Greg Pontsler, Marty Lentz, Lowell Beougher, Curt Beougher, Beougher and Jeff Long. Norm led the meeting and reviewed the October 20, 2015 meeting. Twyla reported the RADC…
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Most Consumers Value Integrated Benefits for Time and Cost Savings

    Whether it’s dental insurance or the smartphone, consumers want products that offer simplification and savings. In a new survey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield asked Americans what products make their lives easier and the findings revealed that integrated products and services are highly valued – for example, the smartphone (74 percent), printer/copier/scanner…
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Shanes Crossing Chronicle, December 2014

NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT As most of you know, our town will be celebrating their bicentennial in just five years. Our society has had a couple of meetings of community members to discuss ideas we each have on ways to celebrate this great event. At our next meeting, to be held on January 19, we…
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Rockford Chamber of Commerce Collecting Old Christmas Decorations

Rockford Chamber of Commerce Collecting Old Christmas Decorations Did you update your holiday decorations this year? You’re in luck! The Rockford Chamber of Commerce would love to take those old decorations off your hands. The Rockford Chamber of Commerce will gladly accept those unwanted holiday items. Items in good shape and function may be repurposed…
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BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING – OCTOBER 20, 2014

BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD OCTOBER 20, 2014   Present was Norm VanTilburg, Dee VanTilburg, Mike Riley, Janet Riley, Roy Thompson, Mona Thompson, Twyla Hayes, Marie Miller, Mike Schumm, Nancy Leighner, Barb Pedroza, Dan Henkle, and Jeff Long. Norm led the meeting and reviewed last meeting and asked for additional input. Discussion on mural…
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Rockford Chamber’s Bright Star Award – Jane Cozad

The Rockford Chamber’s ‘BRIGHT STAR” award sponsored by NOACC – (Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce) – is Jane Cozad – President of the Rockford Chamber and owner of The Healing Hand – located at 142 N Main St., Rockford. Jane has been the Rockford Chamber President for 3 years. Jane is an asset in…
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Rockford EMS — HELP NEEDED !

Rockford EMS P.O. Box 188 Rockford, OH 45882   October 1, 2014: This is an open letter to the residents of Rockford Village, Mendon Village, Dublin Township, Union Township, Blackcreek Township, Liberty Township, & Hopewell Township:   The Rockford EMS branch desperately needs your help. Rockford EMS is in need of volunteers who are willing…
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