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Rockford High School Grad/49ers Star Joe Staley Talks Super Bowl Blackout, Spiders, Woodchucks, Snakes, And More

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:00:24 +0000

Joe Staley was a football star at Rockford High School. He continued his success at Central Michigan University and now with the San Francisco 49ers. Tuesday night, Staley took some time to discuss playing in the Super Bowl, his biggest fears, tacos, snakes, and a whole lot more. Never one to shy away from the [...]

Water Main Break In Rockford

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:57:25 +0000

There has been a water main break in Rockford tonight. Repairs are expected to last through the night. The water main break will cause some disruption of traffic, but no disruption of water service is expected. WZZM reports: A passerby reported water bubbling in the street round 6 p.m. Monday at 10 Mile Rd. NE [...]

2012 Michigan High School Football Playoff Schedule – Semifinals

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:55:09 +0000

Just one win away from the finals! As we enter the Michigan High School Football Semifinals, many West Michigan teams are still in the hunt for a state championship. See the schedule for this weekend’s games. West Michigan schools have been doing very well in the football playoffs. The only bad part about that is [...]

Rockford's Holiday Lighting Ceremony [Photos]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:45:35 +0000

Discover a Rockford Christmas with the kick off to their holiday festivities tonight! Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Rockford Choirs and the RHS Brass Ensemble while the City of Rockford starts the holiday season with lighting the thousands of lights around the downtown shopping district. The mayor always delivers a message of peace to kick off the festivities.

The WFGR Glow Golf Party Is Friday!

Craig Russell — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:14:09 +0000

Ever golfed at night? I have golfed close to night time a couple of times. Once finishing up 18 holes at about 9:45 at night. The other was when a buddy lived right by an exclusive course in Portage (I won't tell you the course, but it rhymes with "The Bores") and we would jump on and play the 14th and 15th holes for free! Good times, good times. Now we are ready to golf at night for real!

Rosie's Diner Up For Auction

Craig Russell — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:02:16 +0000

The iconic Rosie's Diner in Rockford, which closed last fall under fall pretenses, is up on the auction block. The diner, which was used for Bounty paper towel TV commercials in the 70's starring Nancy Walker as Rosie was sold and moved to West Michigan from New Jersey in 1991. Now you can own the local landmark!

Maybe A World Record At The Rockford Ice Festival?

Craig Russell — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:18:59 +0000

They are going to try and do it! Set a world record at the Rockford Ice Festival this weekend. The snow came just at the right time, and Rockford will be all iced over! The third year fest will attempt to set the record for the longest ice cream sundae bar--300 feet long--with all the sundaes made in the attempt free! Whoo Hoo!

Another "Best Of Craigslist"!

Craig Russell — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:47:38 +0000

As usual, you can’t make this stuff up! This “Best of Craigslist” ad comes from the Grand Rapids Free Section, and the authors are being cute. But It’s still a great Best of My List! Look @ the size of these nuts! (Cedar Springs/Rockford)

Next Chance To Win Seger Tickets! Tonight @ Red's On The River In Rockford!

Craig Russell — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:47 +0000

It’s Bob Seger Week 2 at WFGR! And TONIGHT at 5 you can win the next pair of tickets to what could be Bob’s last show! It’s Saturday night at the Van, and the ONLY place to win your tickets on the spot is TONIGHT at Red’s On The River in Rockford! Matt Hendricks and [...]

Water Almost Over Rockford Dam

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:21:21 +0000

I love Rockford. Reminds me of my hometown of Petoskey a little bit. Everyone knows the Rockford Dam and how cool it is… But, if the river had risen just another few inches. OVERFLOW. Would have been quite the site to see, and could have actually been damaging as well. I think I’ll take a [...]

Cash Cab Rumored to Becoming To Grand Rapids!

Craig Russell — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:02:18 +0000

There’s a rumor goin’ round town that the TV game show Cash Cab is coming to Grand Rapids! Way more info here at the “CashCab GR” facebook page…you could win a trip in the Cash Cab! Now you would probably need to take a trip from the Casino to Rockford to make any actual money, [...]