City of Kentwood
Join Kentwood’s third-annual Holiday Light Display Contest; sign up online
Show off your holiday decorating skills for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. (Photo of last year’s winner)
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Shelter beds for homeless in Kent County exceed capacity, organizations submit public plea for support
Non-profit leaders plead with community to address the current homelessness crisis as winter approaches.
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Join Kentwood’s Police and Fire Departments competition to restock the Little Free Pantry Dec. 1-31
The Kentwood Police and Fire Departments are asking community members to join them for a friendly competition to collect donations for Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.
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Ford Airport hosting Operation Handshake today to welcome active military and veterans to West Michigan
Honored travelers will be greeted all day long with words of thanks and patriotic songs.
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Shop Small, Support Big: Shop and dine small at local businesses on Saturday, Nov. 25
Support local Wyoming and Kentwood businesses by shopping and dining small Nov. 25.
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Kentwood offers holiday tree and string light recycling to residents
These recycling services will be available to residents this winter at the Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. Look inside for more details. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Kentwood inviting community to participate in Holiday Giving; hosting four programs to benefit neighbors in need
The Be a Santa to a Senior program, hosted in partnership with Home Instead Senior Care, is one way to participate in Holiday Giving.
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Sailors stop Portland in state semis; going for back-to-back titles Saturday at Ford Field
Look inside for two cool videos of South Christian touchdowns.
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Ford Airport anticipates record-breaking Thanksgiving week; 154,000 passengers expected through Nov. 27
Some top Thanksgiving destinations are New York, Orlando, Clearwater/Tampa and Punta Gorda. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Kentwood Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade set for Dec. 7; student essay winner will serve as Grand Marshal
Clara Wells (left) was last year’s essay winner and grand marshal of the parade on Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley’s float.
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Don’t miss WKTV’s 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day!
If you missed a WKTV Game of the Week, or want to watch one again, be sure to see our 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl with 14 hours of local high school football replays on Thanksgiving Day.
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Kindness Unwrapped: Woodland Mall celebrates holiday season with charitable activities and festive events
Santa will take photos with guests and listen to holiday wishes Nov. 18 through Dec. 24. Look inside for more festive events and charitable opportunities.
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Kentwood Police respond to stabbing incident on 5800 block of Ridgebrook Drive SE; no further threat to public
Officers located a 43-year-old male with multiple stab wounds to his body. First responders rendered aid and he was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
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South Christian uses fast start to beat Big Rapids 55-35 for regional title; “Probably best half we’ve played all year,” said Coach Brown
The Sailors scored 41 points in the first quarter on their way to another regional crown.
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Unofficial Results: David Moore II edges incumbent Ron Draayer by four votes in Kentwood City Commission Ward 2 race; incumbent Maurice Groce keeps At-Large seat
All results are currently unofficial until the completion of the County Canvass when results will be certified and deemed official. Look inside for more details on the close vote. David Moore II (pictured)
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