City of Kentwood
Similar and different than West Nile, county health official details Jamestown Canyon virus found in Kent County
This is the first time the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in the county, however it was not a human case but found in mosquito testing.
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Snapshots: A community clean-up, a history lesson, and butterflies
The voting has begun for the West Michigan Tourist Association’s annual photo contest. Also, find out the best place in Michigan for “monarch madness.”
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Kentwood Farmers Market seeks entries for ‘Charcuterie Challenge’ on Aug. 12
The first-ever event will be “a food assembly showdown using only farmers market ingredients” — the deadline to apply is Aug. 9.
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In Kentwood, shared goals bring churches and police department together on National Night Out
At Ada Bible Church on East Paris Avenue, one of more than 15 events around town, Kentwood police and other personal mixed with the community.
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Kentwood votes: Tyson, VanderMolen to runoff, complete candidate field set for November
In addition to the Ward 2 runoff election set for the Nov. 2, city voters will also pick a mayor, two other council members, as well as vote on the city clerk and treasurer.
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No mere chance, The Accidentals very busy return to road continues with Kentwood summer concert
Back on the road with their usual hectic pace of concerts across Michigan and the region, the band will be making a stop Thursday, Aug. 5, hitting the stage at 7 p.m.
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Snapshots: A busy Tuesday, Aug. 3, is coming — local elections and local National Night Out
You can vote during the day, then turn out for a night of meeting your neighbors and police officers — that is what living in American is all about!
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Woodland Mall’s new theater tenant brings high tech, soft seats and a family business outlook to Kentwood
The management of Phoenix Theatres, which plan to open this fall, say that at their “small” movie-theater company, families come first, in the office and with its customers.
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With serve storms heading to the area, Consumers Energy prepares crews, offers tips
Consumers Energy is preparing crews for outages and other safety hazards and reminds residences to stay away from down power lines.
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City of Kentwood’s National Night Out return features community gatherings, public safety interactions
Block parties and other neighborhood events on Tuesday, Aug. 3, are part of a nationwide annual effort which “promotes community-police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.”
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As courts come out of pandemic restrictions, trial backlog exists but jury numbers may also be an issue
While smaller courts such as in Kentwood are beginning limited criminal trials, larger ones like the 63rd District Court may take a year to catch up.
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Ford Airport announces return of Runway 5K
Airport officials announced that the popular run on the runway will return this fall. Registration is now open.
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David Gerald, and his ‘Power Trio’, set to bring Detroit power sounds to Kentwood summer concerts
Gerald calls his beloved Detroit-sound music “blues-infused rock and soul hybrid,” with his lead guitar a central figure.
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