City of Kentwood
PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism
Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.
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Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country
A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence
Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.
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Spring Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Service available to Kentwood residents starting April 5
Residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Public Works Department during new adjusted hours. Open for details.
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Woodland Mall to host Bunny & Friends Saturday, March 29
The free, entertainment-filled event will feature a special appearance by the bunny, Elsa and Spider-Man, as well as face painting and balloon twisting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Macy’s court.
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GVSU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament for West Michigan K-12 students March 29
Students from 60 teams throughout Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties will compete in the Michigan Science Olympiad regional tournament.
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Local Intensive Outpatient Program provides support for substance use recovery, sees immediate results
Only 5% of adolescents in Michigan receive the needed treatment. Wedgwood’s IOP is one of the few federally funded treatment programs exclusively geared toward adolescents and young adults.
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East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics: From leadership and LEGOs to breaking the infamous “glass ceiling”
Look inside to read all the details about the East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics team from its origin, including a cool video. The school is hosting a 40-team competition on March 29 and 30.
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Kentwood Police investigating early-morning stabbing near 4200 block of Nature Trail Dr. SE
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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“Lunch n Learn” event forges connections between local police, community and city officials
Over 70 community members, city and county officials, and law enforcement officers attended the iCI Nation “Lunch n Learn” event on March 12.
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Kentwood to host Hiring Event for seasonal positions March 26
The Job Fair (Wednesday, March 26) will spotlight Parks and Recreation, Public Works Opportunities. (Image Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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South Christian uses late rally to defeat Vicksburg for D2 regional title
The Sailors rallied in the final minutes of the game to overtake Vicksburg and claim the regional crown with a 64-57 win. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
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A month of celebration: Rivertown Crossings announces first-ever BLOOM campaign
BLOOM’s month-long festivities allow greater Grand Rapids community members to take part in sustainable practices and seasonal activities.
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