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City of Kentwood to host community forum for police and fire millage increase proposal on April 29
The community forum will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Kentwood Police Department’s training room at 4742 Walma Ave. SE.
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Ford International Airport breaks ground on $8.5 million snow removal equipment building
A rendering of the Snow Removal Equipment building. The expansion will add 60,000 square feet, enhancing snow removal operations. (Photo Courtesy, Ford International Airport)
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Documentary offering intimate look at veterans’ return to Vietnam to air on WKTV in honor of 49 year anniversary
Mission Veteran Expedition documentary honors Vietnam veterans on 49th anniversary of war.
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Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” part of Broadway Grand Rapids Series
Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch in the touring production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which runs from April 23-28 at the DeVos Performance Hall. (Photo Courtesy, Julieta Cervantes)
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Local Sports Update
Area boxers punch tickets to nationals at Golden Gloves state finals Saturday
Recent EGR grad Wyatt Alvarez won his first-ever state title at 165 pounds in the open division. All open division boxers advance to the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions from May 12-18 at Huntington Place in Detroit. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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West Michigan Golden Gloves finals produces plenty of high-level contests
Forest Hills Eastern grad Nasier Harris won the 156-pound novice title and outstanding novice boxer award. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Wyoming Police Department announces death of retired K9 Jett
K9 Jett served with the Wyoming PD for approximately six years before retiring.
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Narcan vending machines with 24-hour access now available at four Cherry Health locations
Narcan is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley (far right) at last year’s Arbor Day celebration. This year’s event begins at noon on Friday, April 26 at Pinewood Park, 1999 Wolfboro Drive SE. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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A Flying Jewel: Two artists share love of art and science through seven-foot “Pixels of Life” mosaic
This seven-foot hummingbird mosaic, made of 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, and its 10-foot hand-painted backdrop can be found at KDL’s Wyoming Branch.
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Spring Migration in Michigan is On! Which Birds to Expect?
The Scarlet Tanager is one of many beautiful birds migrating back to Michigan in the spring. (Courtesy, pixabay.com)
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