City of Kentwood
Leaders of Kent County Board of Commissioners look back on 2021, forward to new year
As the board detailed the county’s 2021 accomplishments — not the least of which was battling the pandemic — the board selected new leaders to begin 2022.
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Local musicians get hometown streaming platform through Kent District library
“As a library, it’s our responsibility to provide quality, worthwhile, important content to our patrons,” said KDL’s David Specht. “We saw this as an opportunity to do that.”
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Want music for New Year’s Eve in-home party? WKTV has an evening of concerts for you
WKTV was at the summer’s Kentwood Concert series and will rebroadcast them running through the stroke of the New Year with The Soul Syndicate.
By:Following changed federal guidelines, county health department revises COVID quarantine protocols
The new CDC and KCHD guidance shortens the isolation and quarantine periods under certain scenarios.
By:For school glory, and scholarship, East Kentwood esports players earn titles in emerging competitive sport
The Falcons new esports teams and players compete in competitions of electronic sports, also called competitive video gaming.
By:Kentwood’s Endeavor Elementary one of two state schools to earn national honor
The National Association of ESEA recognized the school for its ‘excellence in serving English Learners.’
By:East Kentwood to host Kent County Wrestling Championships Dec. 18
The county’s best wrestlers, many of them state-ranked in their weight classes, will be on the mats Saturday.
By:Kentwood police promotes 20-year force veteran Stephanie Morningstar to deputy police chief
She has served the city as a patrol officer, detective and sergeant before becoming the department’s first female captain.
By:In love and health: Handling grief through the holidays
When a loved one dies, we experience a great amount of stress. Not only are hearts broken, but disruptions to daily routines and holiday celebrations can take a huge emotional toll.
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Kentwood, Wyoming have open sites for storm yard waste debris
The brute force winds that came through West Michigan now has many residents looking for places to discard the yard waste. Fortunately, for those living in cities of Kenwood and Wyoming, they have options.
By:After weekend storm, Kent County Health Dept. offers a few safety reminders
Generators should never be operated inside a home and when it comes to food, “if in doubt, throw it out.”
By:Kent County Animal Shelter offers tips, warning to protect pets in cold weather
While Michigan law does not prohibit dogs from being left outside in the cold, it does require dogs who spend time outside have access to adequate shelter, fresh water, and dry bedding,
By:Kentwood City Commission approves appointment of Bryan Litwin to rank of Police Chief
Deputy Chief Litwin, who has 22 years service to the city, will succeed Police Chief Richard Roberts, who is retiring.
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