Harborfest 2010 Reigns Over Port City
Nearly idyllic weather greeted the large crowd at Thursday night’s opening of Harborfest 23. The music started at 7 p.m. with Hollywood Nights (a tribute to Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band). And, after a short interruption for the official opening ceremonies, The Little River Band kept Harborfest 2010 rocking and rolling.

After an investment of approximately $25 million and months of capital work, the 100-million-gallon-per-year ethanol manufacturing plant began operations in late June and sold its first shipment of corn-based ethanol on June 30.

The injured pit bull puppy recently underwent five and a half hours of surgery to have his severed jaw repaired. The man who allegedly injured the puppy is facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. Meanwhile, Rockford is taking it easy, hanging out at Absolute Auto and Audio in Fulton with his new family and saying “thank you†to all the supporters and well-wishers who stop in to greet him.