City of Kentwood
Voters should return absentee ballots in person, via drop box
With the upcoming statewide primary election date of Tuesday, Aug. 2, right around the corner, Michigan voters are encouraged to hand deliver their absentee ballots to a local drop box or their clerk’s office to avoid postal delays. (WKTV)
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Nine candidates seek nominations for state house in primary
Seven Democratic candidates and two Republicans seek party nominations for three State House races, two in Wyoming and one in Kentwood.
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“Sugar” McLaughlin aims for FREE basketball camp at East Kentwood
The goal for this year’s “Sugar” McLaughlin All-Star Basketball Camp is a free ride for participants. (Courtesy)
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Kentwood pickleball enjoying robust growth
Pickleball was the nation’s fastest growing sport in America two years running, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. (Zach Fanko)
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High school sports participation up 6.6 percent after COVID-19 pandemic
High School sports participation has rebounded since the COVID-19 pandemic. South Christian soccer player Alex Leenstra helped his team to a Division 3 state championship last fall with a 3-1 win over Grosse Ile. (Courtesy of MHSAA)
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How to avoid the West Nile virus
With the recent news that the West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in Kent County, here are a few trips to help prevent getting bit.
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Submissions are now being accepted for KDL coaster art contest
This year’s theme for the Coast Art Contest is “Library Love,” with artists 18 and older encouraged to submit original art.
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After a brief break for the Fourth of July holiday, the Kentwood Summer Concert Series returns this week with Par-llo Connection.
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Miss Metro Cruise narrows the field down to 10
About 17 ladies came out for this year’s Miss Metro Cruise preliminary contest this past Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge.
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Secretary Buttigieg praises Ford Airport funding at local speech
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced an $8.7 million grant to the Ford Airport on Monday in Grand Rapids, as Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel looks on. (WKTV)
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Possible Monkeypox case has been identified in Kent County
The patient is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public, according to the Kent County Health Department.
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Dean Transportation is hosting a July 12 hiring event
Dean Transportation is looking for drivers for routes for the upcoming school year for the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport awarded $8.7 million for improvements
The FAA will award Gerald R. Ford International Airport nearly $8.7 million in federal funding to install 8 new passenger boarding bridges.
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