City of Wyoming
Bottle, can deposit returns to be phased back in as ‘limited’ facilities access starts June 15
Deposit bottles and cans can be simply recycled as glass or metal, but with the return process returning, there is probably some cash to be made.
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Local suppliers, county work to fill PPE gap as businesses begin to open up
Wyoming and Kentwood manufacturers are listed in The Right Place’s PPE suppliers book and the county is looking to help small businesses with PPE needs.
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Got stuff to dump, recycle? Options are becoming available
Looking to get rid of all that trash? Kentwood’s Community Clean Up Day is just around the corner with Wyoming residents having to wait until fall.
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Godfrey-Lee district, superintendent issues statement on George Floyd death, anti-racism activism
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools on Monday issued a statement condemning both racism in any form and also protest violence in any form.
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Snapshots: WKTV ‘Good News’ stories you might have missed
Need a little uplifting news in dark days? Art and beauty online? A stroll down a lane of fresh veggies to brighten you day. WKTV’s with ya!
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Wyoming, Kentwood area Secretary of State branch offices to reopen June 1 by appointment only
Beginning the week of June 1, all 131 branch offices in Michigan will be open for driver licenses and state ID transactions that must be done in person, and other services.
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Woodland Mall, reopening June 1, prioritizes safety as it aids Kentwood area economic recovery
Some temporary restrictions will be in place, including limiting total number of visitors and not allowing unaccompanied children.
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Metro Health aims to educate the community on health inequities caused by COVID-19
Metro Health is educating the community on health inequities through a new video series.
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Chamber’s annual golf outing, set for mid-June, funds scholarships
Set for June 16 and co-sponsored by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s outing will have adjustments to keep participants safe while still creating a fun and competitive golfing experience.
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City of Wyoming releases Memorial Day video
City staff and leaders came together to honor those “who made the ultimate sacrifice” in a special Memorial Day video.
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Understanding the numbers: Changes in state’s reporting of COVID-19 testing data
Both Michigan and Kent County report COVID-19 numbers routinely, but a big question these days is what specifically does those numbers mean.
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From President Trump to Kent County Clerk, Secretary of State draws opposition for sending voters absentee ballot applications
According to the Secretary’s office, of the 7.7 million registered voters in the state, about 1.3 million are on the permanent absent voter list.
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Like brothers, sisters around the world, local Muslims adapt to Ramadan in time of COVID-19
At-Tawheed Islamic Center and mosque has been empty since March 13, and local Ramadan traditions including its annual Eid Al Fitr community celebration have been cancelled.
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