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With success of prep athlete COVID-19 rapid test program, some winter sports begin while basketball, others now have hope
The antigen rapid test results — which showed more than a 99 percent non-infection rate — were seen as a success by the state health department, the MHSAA, and one local school participating.
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Snapshots: Things to do this week and MLK Day
Holland continues to spread holiday cheer, the Gardens opens its Welcome Center, and the nation celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the creation of basketball.
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County offices closed in observance of MLK day
Most of the Kent County offices will be closed on Jan. 18.
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Mayor Poll’s state of the city address set for Monday
Mayor Jack Poll will be taking a look back at 2020 and also talking about goals for the upcoming year.
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KDL set to reopen branches this week
All of the the Kent District Library branches, except for Cascade, will reopen on Jan. 19.
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Local Feeding America non-profit celebrates 40-year history with the public invited to share stories
Feeding America West Michigan is celebrating four decades of fighting hunger alongside its partners and supporters through its “40 Years 40 Faces” series.
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Kent County, state announce expanded registration available for COVID-19 vaccinations
The local health department and health systems have received authorization from the state to begin COVID-19 vaccination of an expanded population starting Jan. 11.
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The Rapid adds new route to Metro Health
The new route to Metro Health will come from Division Avenue down 54th Street/Gezon Parkway to Metro Health.
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With free face coverings coming soon, state offers COVID-19 ‘Mask Up, Mask Right’ advice
The MDHHS will be distributing 3.5 million free masks, some locally, as part of the state’s continuing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Winter is here, do you know where to park
Winter parking rules are now being enforced. Also, remember to clean off those sidewalks.
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Kent County Community Action to hold food distribution for general public on Jan. 7
The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., near the KCCA offices, at 121 Franklin SE, in Grand Rapids. All Kent County residents are welcome.
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After resigning from state senate, new county treasurer MacGregor talks past, present and future
The local State Senator won a countywide election in November, was sworn in to the Kent County office in mid-December and officially resigned his 28th District seat on Dec. 31.
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Wyoming police looking for suspects in armed robbery
The police are looking for a blue pick-up truck with no license plate and damage on the passenger side with white paint transfer.
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