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Kentwood Police to host National Drug Take Back Day Event Oct. 24
Photo from a previous Kentwood National Drug Take Back Day. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)
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Start Garden: Michigan’s largest entrepreneur competition to award more than $500,000 in funding Oct. 22
Start Garden’s annual Demo Day on Oct. 22 will showcase the 50 finalists’ ideas and new funding options. (Photo Courtesy: Start Garden)
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City of Wyoming appoints Eric Wiler as next Wyoming Police Chief
Wiler assumes the position of Police Chief, effective Feb. 4, 2027, immediately following Chief Kip Snyder’s retirement in Feb. 2027. In this role, Wiler will lead a team of nearly 103 full-time sworn officers and 21 civilian personnel. (Photo Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
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WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates
WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.
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South Christian football falls three yards short of state title repeat at Ford Field; Harper Woods 33, Sailors 27
Once again, quarterback Carson Vis (30-for-44 passing with 441 yards) and receiver Jake Vermaas (10 catches for 196 yards) led the way.
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Sailors stop Portland in state semis; going for back-to-back titles Saturday at Ford Field
Look inside for two cool videos of South Christian touchdowns.
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South Christian uses fast start to beat Big Rapids 55-35 for regional title; “Probably best half we’ve played all year,” said Coach Brown
The Sailors scored 41 points in the first quarter on their way to another regional crown.
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Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain signs autographs at Lee’s 18th Annual Sports Card Show; nearly $200,000 raised through the years
Lee baseball Coach Ty Emelander (left) with Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain. Look inside for a cool video of the Stubby Overmire Sports Card Show and Silent Auction held on Nov. 4.
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South Christian focused on Big Rapids Friday with regional championship on the line
South Christian is guided by junior quarterback Carson Vis, who has completed 127-of-199 passes for 2,244 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Walstra)
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Hats & Hounds: A boot-scootin’ benefit for Paws With A Cause
PAWS’ Hats & Hounds returns for a second year! Dust off your best hat and grab a four-legged friend for this popular community event filled with music, food, drinks, and fun – all while supporting a great cause.
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Fulton Street Market kicks off their 103rd Main Season Market
Starting May 3, markets will run Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of October.
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Boil Water Advisory in place for Kentwood customers on City of Wyoming Water System
The areas of Kentwood under the boil water advisory are east of Division Avenue to Madison Avenue and from the north side of Maplelawn Street to south of Harp Street. Open story for more details.
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Operation Babylift: 50th anniversary of history’s largest aerial evacuation to be commemorated at Ford Museum on May 9
The Vietnamese American community of West Michigan will honor President Ford’s legacy of giving new hope to thousands of refugees with a special program free to the public.
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Kentwood Community Cleanup Day May 3
The City of Kentwood will offer its annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 3, to help residents “spring clean” their home and yard. Look inside for more details.
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