Snapshots: WKTV has some ‘good news’ stories you might have missed

By WKTV Staff

Quote of the Day

“Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life — all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.”

Zig Ziglar

COVID-19 vaccine supplies are increasing and so is local distribution options for expanded age groups, including through the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic, Metro Health and SpartanNash pharmacies and special clinics. (SpartanNash)

More vaccines, more availability for more people

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic is immediately expanding vaccine availability to everyone 16 years of age and older, Metro Health will open its vaccine availability to 16 and up on April 5, and SpartanNash will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 6 in Hudsonville as part of a larger community roll-out to the public by local pharmacies. Go here for the story.

New Wyoming Deputy City Manager John McCarter sits down with WKTV Managing Editor Joanne Bailey-Boorsma. (WKTV)

There is a new, smiling face in Wyoming City Hall

A native Michigander, John McCarter (who was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and moved to Michigan at a young age) was recently named the the City of Wyoming’s new deputy city manager. McCarter, who was the interim financial director for Pearland, Texas, officially took over the position on March 15. Go here for the story.

Jessica Ann Tyson (center) of The Candied Yam, at the Kentwood restaurant with visitors in late 2020. (The Candied Yam’s Facebook)

Kent County gives a good tip to local eateries

The Kent County Board of Commissioners recently voted to waive the 2021 food service licensing fee — $500 and up for most existing food establishments in Kent County — “due to the significant hardship food establishments have experienced with closures and capacity limitations related to COVID‐19.” Go here for the story.

Fun fact:

78.99 years

Despite COVID-19, the current life expectancy for United States in 2021 is 78.99 years, a 0.08 percent increase from 2020. The last year it went down was 2018, and then by 0.03 percent. Source.