City of Wyoming
County commissioners allocate $2 million to local reopening schools to fund COVID-19 related expenses
The grants provide schools — public, private and charter — with flexibility in how they use the funds as they continue to implement back-to-school plans.
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Heavy metal fishin’ — locals land the strangest things, sometimes get police involved
From the usual odds and ends, to guns and a military grenade, to an antique metal toilet, one local magnet fisherman has stories to tell.
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Harvard-trained surgeon returns to West Michigan, joins Metro Health’s gastroenterology program
The Grand Rapids City High valedictorian will be contributing to the groundbreaking Cancer Network of West Michigan.
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Snapshots: Family fun near you this weekend
Draw a picture at Kentwood’s Chalk the Lot or play on Ideal Park’s new equipment. There is always something to do in Kentwood or Wyoming!
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City of Wyoming seeks input from residents on how to use federal funds
This is the opportunity for Wyoming residents to tell the city how they want these federal dollars used over the next five years.
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Division Avenue’s planned CityLine Apartments workforce housing complex a first for Kentwood, developer
Planned development will be located on nearly 12 acres of now vacant property touching Division Avenue and 52nd Street, on land most recently used as a used car sales lot and as a golf driving range.
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Annual Pulaski Days cancelled due to COVID-19, but ‘Save the Halls’ community support still needed
Pulaski Days fans can still support the local halls and fraternal organizations through a “Save The Halls” campaign to raise money to help them make it through until Pulaski Days 2021.
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Sen. Peters visits local postal service facilities amid mail-in ballot voting concerns
While he expressed confidence in the ability of local city and township clerks — in Wyoming and Kentwood and statewide — to reliably count the ballots they will receive, but he also offered advice to avoid possible delays in the handling mail-in ballots.
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Traffic Tuesday: Center Lane Passing
The Traffic Tuesday question: Can you use the center lane for passing?
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Six years after a tornado, the City of Wyoming celebrates the reopening of Ideal Park
As of Aug. 18, Ideal Park has officially reopened to the public with new features such as a playground, shelter and restrooms.
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Snapshots: Weekend news you need to know
Five food trucks featuring elephant ears? Find out where and just how to earn every bite.
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County’s small business recovery grant program reports progress, more funds available
To date, $5.9 million has been granted to small businesses throughout Kent County, but less than half of the program’s $25 million has been distributed or earmarked for distribution.
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