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Rockford is a beautiful bedroom community that sits snugly on the Rogue River in Northern Kent County. A good school district, a bustling little downtown on the river, the White Pine Trail, and rolling wooded countryside make this one of the fastest growing areas in the county.
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Grand Rapids research group launches first green chemistry network
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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First-ever regional policy conference planned for West Michigan
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GrandWalk project continues steady move forward
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Monday, May 26, 2008
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U.S. Farm bill funds alternative energy, farmers’ markets
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Rockford schools earn Energy Star certification
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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