City of Wyoming
Kelloggsville students make a statement against the recent violence in their community
Students lead a silent protest on the corner of 44th Street and Division Avenue on the violence within their community in hopes of encouraging positive change.
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Kelloggsville officials officially break ground on high school renovations
Kelloggsivllle school officials, students and area residents kicked off the start of a major renovation project at the high school located off of the corner of Division Avenue and Jean Street. The renovation includes the school entrance being moved to Division Avenue.
By:Wyoming residents certainly purged making city’s community clean-up day a big success
This past Saturday, City of Wyoming residents took full advantage of the city’s first Community Clean-Up Day event. It was so successful, city officials already have begun planning for next year’s.
By:Got Drugs? Kentwood, Wyoming offer safe way to dispose of old, unused meds
April 30, Kentwood and Wyoming residents will each have a place to take unused and expired medications with no questions asked. The events are part of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
By:Late start, early closure of carnival puts a dent in city’s profits
City officials estimate it will receive less than $10,000 from this year’s carnival, one of the lowest profits from the event which has been part of the city for more than 30 years. City officials continue to weigh options for future carnivals.
By:Local resident climbs a mountain in search of Noah’s Ark
Byron Center resident set to discuss at KDL Wyoming Branch his experience in searching for Noah’s Ark and the documentary, “Finding Noah,” which was made about the last exploration to Turkey’s Mt. Ararat.
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Grand Rapids Plastics announces it will cease operations on Friday
Despite an effort to increase it sales, company officials say they are not able to compensate for contracts that were lost earlier this year. Grand Rapids Plastics, an auto replacement parts manufacturer, was started in 1976.
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Metro Health earns special recognition
Recently, Metro Health received Blue Distinction Center status, a national designation program from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), for their exceptional treatment.
By:Got an urge to purge? Wyoming hosts its first-ever community clean-up day
Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day is April 29 and sandwiched in-between is Wyoming’s first-ever Community Clean-Up Day on April 23. Kentwood follows up with its Pride Day Community Clean-Up on May 7.
By:Local Jaycees changes name to South Kent, expand area
Even though its charter said South Kent, the name Kentwood Jaycees just seemed to fit better when the group original formed in 1966.
By:Gem and Mineral Show ‘rocks’ the spring with demos and more
Don VanDyke looks forward to the annual Gem & Mineral Show at Rogers Plaza every year. “Some people come to sell, some people [Read More]
By:Wyoming set to host annual fair housing seminar this month
April is Fair Housing Month with the City of Wyoming hosting its annual fair housing seminar on April 25. To participate, you must register by April 18.
By:Wintry weather forces Wyoming to delay the opening of its Spring Carnival
The Spring Carnival is set to open Monday, April 11, instead of this Friday. City officials say the weather, which includes the possibility of snow on Friday, has caused the Parks and Recreation Department to delay the opening.
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