City of Wyoming
Grant Hopes to Boost Achievement, Performance Rank
Godwin Heights High School will use money from a recently approved School Improvement Grant on technology, professional development and added personnel to help zero in on areas of need.
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Wyoming Public Safety attempts to locate missing Wyoming man
The Wyoming Public Safety Department released a statement this morning, Aug. 30, 2016, that Tyrone Hardin has been found.
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Five local organizations recipients of GM Foundation grants totaling $25,000
Saturday’s rain at the 28th Street Metro Cruise could not damper the moods of the representatives from the five organizations, which included the Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance, that were to receive grant money from the GM Foundation.
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Wyoming gives residents another reason to purge, this time electronics and paper
The city will be hosting a electronics recycling and paper shredding event at the Wyoming City Center Saturday, Sept. 10. Those interested in participating, must be in line by 11:45 a.m. and have proof of residency.
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DreamWheels!: The man behind ZZ Tops’ famous hot rod comes to Metro Cruise
Pete Chapouris, owner of Sol-Cal Speed Shop, said it was the people that made it easy for him to say “yes” to coming back to this year’s 28th Street Metro Cruise set for Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27.
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DreamWheels! Lowriders make a special appearance in this year’s show
This year’s DreamWheels! red carpet show will feature three lowriders. Originating in the 1940s, these cars are known to be “low and slow” and be raised up or lowered through hydraulics.
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DreamWheels!: Pin Up Girl Contest set to take place at Rogers Plaza
Ten ladies compete for the title of Miss Metro Cruise 2016 in the annual Pin Up Girl contest at Rogers Plaza Saturday afternoon. Returning champ Miss Metro Cruise 2015 ‘Ginger Snaps’ will help judge.
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DreamWheels!: Sparking the fascination of firefighting is Engine House No. 5
As part of this year’s “DreamWheels!” show, Engine House No. 5 Museum brings a 1875 Silsby Steamer to the red carpet. The Silsby Steamer is part of a tribute to former Grand Rapids firefighter and “DreamWheels!” host David Knisley.
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Wyoming works to clean up after Saturday’s tornado
The good news is there were no related deaths or injuries to Saturday’s tornado, however; many trees were uprooted, causing damage, debris and shutting down five of the city’s parks.
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DreamWheels!: Rev up for Metro Cruise by taking in some local art
The annual art event Art Cruise kicks off the month of August with more than 25 area artists showing in 17 Wyoming area businesses. Cruise around town to check out the art.
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DreamWheels!: History of Metro Cruise
For the past 11 years, the 28th Street Metro Cruise has brought together generations of people by allowing them to a trip through memory lane by cruising down 28th Street in a classic car.
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DreamWheels!: WKTV brings the red carpet event right to you
WKTV and the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce once again bring you “DreamWheels!” which broadcasts live Saturday, Aug. 27, at two locations, Cascade’s Pal’s Diner and Wyoming’s Rogers Plaza.
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Have storm debris? Self-serve yard waste facility is open Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 am-6 pm
If you have branches, limbs and brush to dispose of after Saturday’s storm, you may bring them to Grand Rapids’s yard waste facility at 2001 Butterworth Street SW from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday, Aug. 21.
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