City of Kentwood
May 5 local school funding vote in Wyoming, Kentwood to be a ballot process unlike any other
While absentee ballots are the “preferred” voting means May 5, both cities are required to have one polling place open where individuals can register and vote day of and in person.
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Kelloggsville asking for sinking fund to help with long-term projects
New carpet, lockers, playground upgrades, parking repaving and roof replacements are just some of the items the district is hoping to cover with funds from a May 5 sinking fund proposal.
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EK’s Red Storm Robotics, ‘volunteer community’ make face shields to support COVID-19 frontline workers
A Red Storm Robotics parent and student had an idea “to do something good” during this time of COVID-19. Then the “Red Storm Cares” 3D print army came charging in.
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SpartanNash announces partnership to support local restaurants
Anna’s House, City Built Brewery and The Friesian are just some of the restaurant offerings available at area Family Fare stores.
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Wyoming, Kentwood craft breweries staying positive despite ‘first to close, last to open’ concerns
Like most restaurants, they are offer take-out and delivery of food. Like most breweries, they offer to-go craft beer choices. And they offer the kind of thoughtful optimism that any good bartender will offer up over a cold pint.
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Kentwood, Wyoming public schools implementing remote learning options after state closes schools
We have links to several public school plans, but to look at just one, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools this week shared their plan with their community, and WKTV.
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Roadwork begins in Kentwood on 44th Street between Breton and Shaffer avenues
The $1,553,000 MDOT-led project is scheduled to last from mid-April to late July, with one lane open each way throughout.
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Change coming in local county commission seats, state senator looking toward future, after candidate filing deadline
As the candidate deadline for the filing for partisan positions on the fall primary and November ballots passed today, April 21, at 4 p.m., a review of the Kent County Elections Office list also includes three local developments of special note.
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In a time of social distancing, one Kentwood family found a way to share a hug
Through a some creativity and armed with Duct tape, a Kentwood family creates a barrier that allows them to give a hug to their mom/grandmother.
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Start Garden awards more than $300,000 to 68 entrepreneurs experiencing financial strain
Sixty-eight entrepreneurs have been selecting to receive $300,000 from the 100 Comeback Fund.
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Snapshots: The kind of (good) news we need right now
Love in the time of coronavirus, a band that can’t wait to be on the run, a walking tour Down Under, and a classic funny bit from George Carlin. Good news for cold spring days.
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State offers a way to help shut-in seniors with food needs through a ‘virtual food bank’
Kent County seniors who need extra support at this time can sign up for assistance by contacting the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan.
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WKTV celebrates its volunteers at March banquet
Before the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, more than 100 people gathered at the WKTV station to chat, check out the station, and celebrate.
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