City of Kentwood
Fatal traffic crash early Tuesday morning at 44th St. and Kalamazoo
The vehicle was traveling on 44th St. when it exited the roadway and crashed into a metal support pole. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Woodland Mall Back to School Shopping Guide
Whether you’re shopping for elementary-school kiddos or college-bound young adults, Woodland Mall is your one-stop destination for students of all ages. (Photo, Courtesy, Woodland Mall)
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MHSAA News: Girls field hockey and boys volleyball make high school sports debut; boys tennis Finals update
Girls field hockey will be played in the fall, while boys volleyball begins its first season in the spring. Click open to see more changes for the MHSAA high school sports season. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)
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Motown music filled the air as RocknSoul performed at the Kentwood Summer Concert Series
Based out of the Detroit area, RocknSoul brought the Motown sound to their Thursday performance behind Kentwood City Hall. (Photo Courtesy, RocknSoul)
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Memories abound as fighters from Pride Boxing Club in Grand Rapids gather for reunion
Former boxing great Buster Mathis Jr., who attended the reunion, won 21 of 26 pro bouts including a USBA heavyweight championship, fighting Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe during his career. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV)
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Woodland Mall to host National Night Out event Aug. 5; superhero-themed
In addition to meeting Kentwood police officers and getting an up-close look at emergency vehicles, there will be superhero special appearances, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo station and giveaways. (Photo Courtesy, Olivia Grace & Company)
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Dementia or normal aging?
Slight declines in memory and cognition are typical with aging, but there are scenarios that call for further assessment. (Photo Courtesy, Care Resources)
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Air quality advisory declared for July 30-31 in West Michigan
This advisory is due to smoke from Canadian wildfires moving into the Upper Peninsula Tuesday and into parts of the northern Lower Peninsula Wednesday morning.
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Roosevelt Diggs brings a melting pot of American music to Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series
A versatile band, Roosevelt Diggs blends country, blues, rock and roll, folk and blue grass into a melting pot of true Americana music. (Photo Courtesy, Jeff Brinn)
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Celebrate National Night Out with Kentwood on Tuesday, Aug. 5
National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the country that seeks to promote community-police partnerships and encourage residents to connect with their neighbors, community leaders and local police and fire personnel. It also features appearances by superheroes, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo station and giveaways.
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Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, July 21-Aug. 19
Open for a list of mobile food pantry locations open to the community. Each listing consists of date, time, location and drive-thru or walk-thru designation.
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Sunchaser to showcase musical diversity at Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series
A band of veteran musicians from the West Michigan area that formed in 2021, Sunchaser is a five-piece group that plays a wide variety of musical styles from rock to country, blues, R & B and more. (Photo Courtesy, Sunchaser)
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Updated Consumers Energy policy unlocks more energy bill assistance for those in need
Consumers Energy helps income-qualified customers access additional State Emergency Relief funds – providing up to $500 in support per utility service.
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Air quality advisory (AQI Orange) extended through July 14 in West Michigan
Due to wildfire smoke originating from Canada, the air quality in West Michigan is currently considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to AirNow and AccuWeather sites.
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Lyme disease cases up 168% over five years in Michigan: How to avoid tick bites
In general, infected ticks must be attached for more than 24 hours to transmit infection; prompt tick removal can prevent transmission. For more info on ticks and avoiding them, open this story. (Blacklegged tick. Photo Courtesy, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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