City of Kentwood
WKTV Journal In Focus checks in with Kent County health on COVID-19, immunizations, health survey
First we catch up with the ongoing and extensive work by the department during this time of pandemic, but the department is also involved in more routine but non-the-less important activities.
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Local church encourages residents to celebrate grandparents with drive-thru event
This Sunday, Brighter Life Pentecostal Power Church will host a special drive-thru celebrating honoring grandparents.
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WKTV video captures local World War II ‘Greatest Generation’ celebration’s military plane flyover
The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II was commemorated locally Sept. 1-2 with local ceremonies including a socially distant Grand Rapids area flyover of war-era military aircraft.
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Virtual has been a written success for one of the area’s locally-owned bookstores
Based in Kentwood, Schuler Books has maintained a sense of community through virtual events and personal shopping.
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Chamber’s ‘Team Up Tuesday’ Wyoming community event set for Sept. 15
Hosted by Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber of Commerce, Family Network of Wyoming, and The Candied Yam, the outdoor event is open to the public to “hang out and connect with each other.”
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The Salvation Army Kroc Center to reopen on Sept. 17
The Kroc Center will reopen in phases over the next several weeks.
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Can’t be in stands? WKTV to live broadcast, livestream featured prep football games
With in-stadium crowds limited in this shortened prep football season due to COVID-19 restrictions, WKTV’s sports coverage will expand to provide fans with live coverage of games.
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WKTV lets the Sun In
Starting this month, WKTV will be using the rays of the sun to help power its facility, reducing its electrical bill and carbon footprint.
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Coaches ready as local high school sports shift into high gear following Gov. Whitmer, MHSAA action
Fall sports that had been in limbo, including boys soccer and volleyball, can begin competitive action as early as Sept. 8. And high school football can begin Sept. 18.
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Wow, sushi — Woodland Mall to welcome nine new retailers, restaurants this fall
Woodland Mall’s expanding line-up of retailers and restaurants has or will gain nine new arrivals this fall including the opening of Sephora and White House Black Market.
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Documentary follows resident’s journey of walking the Lake Michigan coastline
Michigan filmmakers Jacob Penning and former WKTV intern Micah Rynders documentary “The Middle Coast” is set to premier on WKTV.
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KDL announces ninth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
The Write Michigan Short Story Contest is now accepting entries.
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World War II ‘Greatest Generation’ to be honored with local remembrance, flyover, book discussion
There will be two days of celebration of the “Greatest Generation” — Americans who fought in World War II, or whose labor helped win the war.
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