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Beaver Valley College Sues Student Over Snickers Bar

ROCKFORD — Toga Party week is months away, but Zach Bergman is gearing up  for what could be the toughest test of his manhood and dignity. Beaver Falls College is suing Bergman for damage to a vending machine .  The

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Winny H. Bleekover 0

Febuary 18,1925-September 11,2012 Winny H. Bleekover “On Sept. 11th, 2012, while at home, My loving mother, Winny Henrieta Keely Bleekover, passed peacefully from Rockford and into the arms of our loving God. She was born in Beloit, WI, and raised

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Chicago Teachers Strike, Rockford Teachers Jealous

The  Chicago Public School teachers strike is making the news everywhere.  Just last year, the Rockford Public School district held it’s own Teachers Strike which has many local teachers feeling the flashback blues this week. 4th grade teacher, Linda Roberts,

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Manhunt For Johnny Ends in Nashville

Last week, RKFDNews.com received word that Johnny Bravo was on the run after escaping Anna Page Park in Rockford, IL with 2 bags in tow.  Neighbors and police had their panties in a bundle for days as Johnny was on

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect, Arks on Standby

Damaging winds and rain are rapidly making their way through the Rockford region.  The National Weather Service has issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Warning” until 4:00 pm.  Readers should be wary of large hail, damaging wind, flooded roadways, and strong lightning. 

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Homeless Man Deciphers Rockford Scanner Message

RockfordScanner.com reported tonight on their Facebook page, “Someone on a boat screaminf fior help. Sounds like its near sinnissippi”.  After spending hours trying to correct their spelling and decipher their message, we’ve been tipped off by a local homeless person

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