Summer ball practices start this week, pool to open soon

Family fun starts this week, as the New Rockford Park District’s summer programs get underway. Manager Dennis Nybo announced last week that the first practices for all levels of baseball and softball would be held this Tuesday and Wednesday. First up is Pee Wee (age 9-10), with practice at the North Park’s south diamond beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Cal Ripken (age 11-12) follows at...