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Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber seeking new leader as longtime president steps down
“I get asked once a week, ‘What do you do? What is your job?’” Bob O’Callaghan said. “I’m a connector. I connect businesses to other businesses to help them grow, and give them a chance to do more business.”
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Weekend event gave only a ‘taste’ of the diversity Grand Rapids has to offer
Last Saturday, two entrepreneurs hosted an event celebrating the diversity of Grand Rapids that is only the tip of the iceberg to other future developments.
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Celebration! South one of the Mel Trotter Ministries’ Turkey Drop sites
The organization’s annual Turkey Drop will take place Wednesday.
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Godfrey-Lee schools superintendent search moves into initial interviews this week
The interviews will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 10, with the interviews with the public “encouraged to attend.”
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GVSU Veterans History Project highlighted at monthly program at Marge’s Donut Den
James Smither, who heads the Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project, will be talking about the project and the veteran stories at Marge’s Donut Den on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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Kent County Health Department now offering vaccines to children 5 to 11
With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 – 11, the Kent County Health Department is now making vaccination appointments for children in those age ranges.
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District voters support Kelloggsville Public Schools’ $11.3 million STEM, technology bond measure
With school district precincts in both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming, the bond measure was passed 634-524.
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Huizenga wins District 28 state senate seat
Republican Mark Huizenga wins the District 28 senate seat by 10,000 vote over his closet challenger.
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Diocese of Grand Rapids sees uptick in enrollment, especially among kindergartners
Diocese officials are crediting flexibility for in person and virtual learning for an increase in student numbers for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Area residents head to the polls today for Kentwood city races, state senate seat
Kentwood residents will be voting on city commission candidates and Wyoming residents will be helping to decide the next state senator for the 28th District. Also, Kelloggsville seeks a bond issue.
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Early holiday shoppers have handcrafted items, unique gifts awaiting at local craft and vendor events
After widespread and disappointing cancellations in 2020 due to the pandemic, West Michigan crafters and vendors are returning to holiday craft shows.
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Advocates say more work needed to maintain drop in homelessness
While the numbers show a drop in homelessness, local housing organizations say their shelters are full with a need for more affordable housing.
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Could be a big candy score as communities are split on which day for trick or treating
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday, it has been a mix bag as to when to have trick or treating with Kentwood encouraging Saturday and Wyoming leaving it up to the neighborhoods.
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