City of Kentwood
Defense shines in South Christian’s 1-0 victory over Wyoming-Lee in district soccer action
Lee finishes their season at 10-3-1, while South Christian (14-0-1) will meet Unity Christian in the District final at South Christian Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Kentwood to host modified Trunk or Treat drive-through event Saturday
The free event will take place in the parking lot at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Kentwood volunteers battle strangling vines that endanger city parks
Kentwood residents saw the damage being done to trees in city parks by an invasive species of vine; enter the Kent Conservation District with ‘bittersweet’ news.
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Snapshots: Fall festivities to do this weekend.
Fall festivals, ghost hunting, donuts, oh my! Here’s some things to do this weekend to get in the fall spirit.
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Ford Airport unveils statue of namesake, dedicates new welcome plaza
Gerald R. Ford son says the statute captures the former president’s warm and hospitable nature.
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Kent County’s CARES Act dollars to fund community violence prevention grants
The Kent County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department are both supporting now-available grants for non-profits.
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Woodland Mall to host family-friendly outdoor ‘Pop-up Fall Festival’ Oct. 17
Festival activities will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and will include a bounce house, corn maze, spinning strawberry, train rides and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
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Kentwood to again offer brush and leaf drop-off programs to city residents
Both sites will run from Oct. 17 through Dec. 6, from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Rapid to host public outreach sessions on proposed Wyoming, Kentwood service changes
The Rapid’s Mobility for All planning process will continue its public outreach efforts this week with a series of virtual meetings on proposed service changes that may take effect in 2021.
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We the People 2020 General Election: State House of Representative candidates
WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many the candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives for Wyoming and Kentwood districts 72 and 77.
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On Tap: AlePrize on the walls of local pubs, beer and anti-racism, and Belgian Tripel
As part of the AlePrize effort, Broad Leaf Local Beer is showing the work of Ty Davis and David Ruggeri, and Ryan Crowley. Railtown Brewing Company is showing the work of Dave Battjes.
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Lane closures at 44th and Breton to start Tuesday; alternative travel routes advised
Lasting about a week, the work will require closures of east and westbound 44th Street lanes approaching the intersection, as well as one northbound lane on Breton Avenue.
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Kentwood’s newest park set to host a ‘Halloween’ cross country 5K on Oct. 17
The ‘socially distant’ cross country running/walking race will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at Covenant Park and will be a fundraiser for improvements at the park.
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