City of Kentwood
Friday basketball scores and team leaders
Grand River Prep’s Kennedie Crawford led the Titans with 25 points, including four 3-pointers in a 52-48 win over Muskegon Catholic Central.
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Kentwood Police Dept. hopes to hire at least 10-15 officers a year through recruit program
The Department met with several dozen potential recruit officer candidates at an open house in October. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Kentwood students take top honors at political debate competition
The team was able to earn second place at the We the People District Finals and are now preparing to head to the State Finals in January.
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All-State EK hurdler Joshua Hurt leads on and off the track
Joshua hurt was a member of East Kentwood’s track and field team that won a Division 1 regional championship in 2022. (Courtesy, Miles Postema)
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Kentwood Tree Lighting highlighted by essay winner, parade and Santa visit
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley and essay contest winner Clara Wells light the official Christmas tree. (Courtesy, DK Photography/City of Kentwood)
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The Ford Airport will be filled with holiday music
Area choirs will fill the Gerald R. Ford International Airport with music as travelers make their way to their holiday destinations.
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Local twins defy the odds; become political and business leaders
Jessica Ann Tyson and Monica Sparks reveal how they survived a turbulent youth. (Courtesy, Douglas Johnson, Keepsake Photos)
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Updates on Kentwood house fire deaths and homicide at apartments
Kentwood Fire Department’s preliminary investigation shows recent house fire that caused two deaths was accidental.
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Kentwood school recognized for student achievement
Kentwood’s Challenger Elementary school was one of five in the state of Michigan to receive an award recognizing the school for its “above average student growth.”
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Kentwood Holiday Light Display Contest Dec. 1-14
Last year’s winning house in the Kentwood Holiday Light Display Contest. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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South Christian completes perfect season with D-4 state title at Ford Field
The Sailors blanked Goodrich 28-0 Friday night at Ford Field to clinch a Division 4 state championship. (WKTV/Zach Fanko)
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The Rapid makes improvements to Silverline
The Rapid is adding on-board fare payments to the Silverline system as it prepares for contactless payments coming in 2023.
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