City of Kentwood
With passage of 911 surcharge, county gets ready to build new dispatch system
With the blessing of Kent County voters, officials and Kent County Sheriff Department roll up sleeves to build the infrastructure for the new 9-1-1 dispatch system.
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Senior Living: Thanks and Giving: Volunteer opportunities for older adults
This time of year many may reflect on what they have to be thankful for and for some, this includes a desire to volunteer their time to help others. While older adults are welcome to volunteer anywhere, some find it more appealing to volunteer with organizations that cater specifically to older adults.
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Kentwood Community Church hosts last job fair for 2016
More than 45 employers will be onsite at the Kentwood Community Church’s Wyoming campus Nov. 9.
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Can your mailbox withstand winter? Sh-sh-shake it!
Now is the time to make repairs. The colder is gets, the greater the chance of below freezing conditions, and this makes it more difficult to install or fix a mailbox.
By:Make, learn, do at Barnes & Noble’s Mini Maker Faire
Barnes & Noble’s Mini Maker Faire features all kinds of creative activities as well as a chance to meet some local makers from Quota International and KDL Labs.
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The ‘haunted’ Weekend Edition: Things to do Oct. 27 – 30
With Halloween around the corner, we offer up a few haunted attractions to get you in the mood. So read on…if you dare.
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Local clerks provide tips on how to avoid long lines on Election Day
The Nov. 8 presidential election is just around the corner. Voter turnout across Michigan is expected to be well above average – meaning the polling locations will be very busy places for most of the day.
By:Despite change in ownership, it is business as usual at The Golf Course at Thornapple Pointe
There will be no changes made to staffing, outings, leagues, events, pricing and general operations at The Golf Course at Thornapple Pointe, according to Watermark Properties which will take over the course in January.
By:Meeting tonight on Kentwood’s progress on Wing Avenue
City of Kentwood is to host second meeting tonight on its progress in plans to reconstruct Wing Avenue, one of the the city’s last remaining rural roads.
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Kentwood takes back… drugs as part of a national campaign
The Kentwood Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back campaign with an event on Sat., Oct. 22. Metro Health Hospital also will be hosting a similar event that day as well.
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Kentwood Police investigate Breton Avenue shooting
Kentwood Police is currently investigating a shooting that took place around 12:50 p.m. Friday along Breton Avenue. No injuries have been reported.
By:The Weekend Edition: Things to do Oct. 13 – 16
Food trucks at Kentwood City’s Hall along with The Hit Men at Van Singel, a tango opera at Opera Grand Rapids and Willy Wonka in Grand Haven and then when it is all said and done, take a walk.
By:Kentwood, Wyoming not surprised by uptick in voter registrations
With the national election less than a month away, voter registrations have been steady for both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming. Today is the last day you can register to vote.
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