City of Kentwood
Give it a shake! Prepare your mailbox for a Michigan winter
If your post moves when the mailbox is shaken and the box is not securely fixed to the post, then it needs to be repaired or replaced. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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When trick-or-treaters should head out for the goodies
This year, Halloween is Monday with most municipalities planning on trick-or-treating activities being that day. Times do vary.
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South Christian QB Jake DeHaan guiding the Sailors into the playoffs
Jake DeHaan has a total of 32 touchdowns this year; 22 through the air and 10 on the ground for the Sailors. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)
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Kentwood partners with Great Lakes Disc to host Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament Nov. 12
The disc golf tournament will be held at Kentwood’s Old Farm Park and also includes a food drive for the Little Free Pantry.
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East Kentwood Golfer Elise Fennell takes second in state in Division 1
East Kentwood Golf Coach Mike Ketelaar and Elise Fennell at the MHSAA State Finals. (Courtesy, Josh Fennell)
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Grandville defense stifles East Kentwood in 34-21 win in WKTV Game of the Week
East Kentwood awaits the playoffs after its 34-21 loss to Grandville on Friday.
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South Christian stays perfect at 9-0 with 56-22 win over FHE; Jake DeHaan tallies 8 TDs
South Christian is the No.1 seed heading into the Division 4 playoffs next week. (WKTV/Nathan Piers)
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Shooting incident ends peacefully, no injuries
After receiving a “shots” fired complaint in a Kentwood neighborhood, local police were able to resolve the situation in a peaceful manner.
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Organizations to offer some spooky family-friendly fun
Salvation Army is set to host its popular ‘Monster Mash’ while the Grand Rapids Ballet will host its ‘Spooktacular’ the weekend of Halloween.
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Week 9 Football Playoff Listing: Top 40 in 11-player Divisions and Top 24 in 8-player Divisions
South Christian Quarterback Jake DeHaan and the Sailors (8-0 overall) hope to make a deep playoff run in Division 4, where they are currently ranked No. 2 in the state. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)
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Kent County DPW hosting free tire collection event
This is the first tire collection event that the Kent County Department of Public Works since 2019, which was before the COVID pandemic.
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Wyoming looks for assault suspect, Kentwood makes theft arrest
Wyoming department is seeking information on an assault case while Kentwood Police make arrest in car theft involving 2-year-old.
By:New, familiar faces seek to fill school board positions
There are 18 school board positions up for election in five school districts that cover the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming.
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