Volunteers needed for Rogue River cleanup

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 5:03pm

ROCKFORD, Mich.— Wolverine Worldwide and Rockford Footwear Depot are looking for volunteers to clean up the Rogue River.

The cleanup will take place Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. Volunteers should check in at the Rockford Footwear Depot. The event includes lunch, live music and fishing/conservation demonstrations.

Volunteers will be provided supplies and gloves for the river clean up, but they should wear comfortable shoes that can get dirty, as well as layered clothing. Volunteers should also bring their own bug spray and refillable water bottles. To register to volunteer, click here.

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Sam's Joint to sell mementos

Submitted by Stanton Tang, News & Information Director

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 4:22pm

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ROCKFORD, Michigan-Located at 19 North Main Street in Rockford, Michigan Sam’s Joint has stood as part of the community since 1988. Sam Bravata, owner of all 6 Sam’s Joint locations has personally purchased antiques and collectibles for decades from all around the state of Michigan to furnish his renowned restaurants, to give each of them his own personal touch.

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Relay for Life a success

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:44am

Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part. During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857. That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society. Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17. On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out. In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

Plenty more communities are planning Rel

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'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:24pm

'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

ROCKFORD, Mich.—One of West Michigan’s first “Healthier Homes” will be on display during the 2013 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes.

The home, located at 9309 Stone View Drive, is part of Sable Homes’ Stone Crest development in Rockford. The 2,242 square foot house is the first of its kind in West Michigan to feature AirRenew gypsum board walls, which purify the air for 75 years, converting contaminants like formaldehyde into safe inert compounds. The walls are also moisture and mold resistant. It also contains latex paint and primer that are free of volatile organic compounds.

The Spring Parade of Homes runs May 24 through June 8. Tickets start at $10.

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Situation ends at Belmont schools

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:32pm

UPDATE (WZZM) - Police have cleared the scene near two Belmont elementary schools.

Deputies were called to a home near the schools about a young man upset at a family member. Deputies did make contact with the man and he is getting assistance. No criminal activity took place.

The schools have gone back to their normal operation.

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) - Elementary school students at two elementary schools in Plainfield Township are being kept indoors while police are investigating a possible threat.

Kent County Sheriff's Deputies were called to an area near Belmont Avenue and Saddle Drive to check on a person who may be suicidal. The person is said to have made various threats.

Belmont Elementary and Assumption School are in the area of police activity. Both schools are in a "shelter in place" mode while the police activities continue.

We'll have more details when they become available.

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Rockford students raise stroke awareness

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 1:06pm

(WZZM) Rockford, Mich- Did you know that 80% of strokes are preventable? Most often a stroke occurs when blood can't get to the brain because it is blocked by a clot.

There are different types of stroke, but symptoms are similar, like numbness or weakness of the one side of the face or body and if anything like this occurs, it's vital to call 9-1-1 as quickly as possible.

Knowing the signs of stroke is important. For more information on stroke symptoms, causes, and what to do click here.

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Big weekend for Relay for Life events

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:56am

(WZZM) - It's another big weekend for Relay for Life with four more communities in West Michigan holding their fund-raisers.

"These events are all about celebrating survivorship remembering those we have lost to cancer and also those who are still struggling with the disease and giving people a chance to fight back against a disease that takes far too much from far too many."' said Eric Voight.

Voight, the associate director for the American Cancer Society says "the 24-hour event symbolizes the journey cancer patients walk through, from the darkness of first being diagnosed to walking into the light of treatment and recovery."

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