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July Sounds of Summer Concert Series in full swing
The Chicago-based band Sushi Roll will perform Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., at Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive, Grand Rapids.
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Brena returns to Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 14
“Performing for an audience and seeing the joy that we bring into people’s lives is so rewarding and keeps us doing what we do,” said Craig Avery, vocalist and keyboard player. (Photo: Brena. Used with Permission)
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Rare turtle babies get a head start thanks to John Ball Zoo and Calvin University
A spotted turtle with a transmitter that emits a signal so zoo staff can locate the animal in the wild. (Photo: John Ball Zoo. Used with Permission)
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FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up
Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)
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Local Sports Update
Speaking of… World Cup Soccer: Bicycle kicks, curses, great entertainment
Bill Rohn, Friday Night Highlights Host. Edited his high school and college newspapers before serving as a trial lawyer for 40 years at Varnum Law in Grand Rapids. He calls himself a “newspaper junkie.”(Photo: Courtesy pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use)
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Ty Majeski captures first Money in the Bank win Wednesday at Berlin
Ty Majeski has won plenty of big Late Model races during his career, but coming away with a big win at Berlin Raceway was something that has eluded the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones headline Money in the Bank race at Berlin Raceway
Veteran Wyoming driver Brian Campbell is looking to win the Money in the Bank race for a third time on Wednesday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Ricky LaDuke takes checkered flag in feature race last Saturday at Berlin
In the inaugural race of the new series at Berlin, the drivers gave the crowd plenty to cheer about. While the Newmans were the big names in the race, it was Ricky LaDuke, a mainstay at Kalamazoo Speedway, who came away with the checkered flag. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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NASCAR legend Ryan Newman to headline at Berlin Raceway Saturday; races daughter for first time
Ryan Newman and his daughter Brooklyn are competing in the same race at Berlin Raceway Saturday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Michigan Songbird of Soul, Molly Bouwsma Schultz, performs live at Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 7
Molly Bouwsma-Schultz. (Photo: Olivia Easterday Photo. Used with Permission)
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UPDATE: Wyoming Police said body discovered in construction dumpster was 38-year-old Joseph Otis Hammer
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Wyoming Police Detectives at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org.
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Don’t miss the annual Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration
The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., highlighted by a pancake breakfast at the fire station, parade, carnival and a fun-filled evening. (Photo: pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use.)
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South Kent Chamber seeks support for National Night Out back-to-school giveaways
This year’s National Night Out will feature a block party at The Dock Urban Youth Ministries at 4669 South Division Ave. in Wyoming with food trucks, activity exhibit booths, yard games, and much more. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS. (Image Courtesy South Kent Chamber of Commerce)
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Kyle Brown & The Human Condition performs June 25 in Kentwood; Farmers Market boasts new day, location
Kyle Brown and The Human Condition. (Photo: Triptychs Photography: Used with Permission)
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