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In its 15th year, the growing Kentwood Public Schools robotics program has nearly 350 participants, with a waiting list of 91
When it comes to robotics, few schools in the state can match the size and talent of the robotics program at Kentwood Public Schools. (Pictured: East Kentwood High School’s Red Storm Robotics 3875 robot)
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Kelloggsville seeks renewal of non-homestead millage from voters on May 6
Residents in the Kelloggsville Public School District are being asked to vote on a non-homestead property tax proposal that generates approximately $4.4 million dollars annually for area schools.
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City of Wyoming to host Arbor Day event and tree planting at Prairie Park on April 24
Volunteers are welcome at The Tree Amigos Arbor Day event at Prairie Park. Following the event, approximately 20 trees will be planted in the nearby neighborhood.
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Get Ready for the City of Wyoming’s Spring Carnival!
Families are invited to Lamar Park to enjoy carnival rides, food, games and prizes April 11 – 20.
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Local Sports Update
South Christian girls fall short in state quarterfinal thriller against West Catholic, 39-37
South Christian freshman Abby Prins looks for an open teammate as West Catholic’s Anna Ignatoski defends. (Photo Courtesy, Greg Chrapek)
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Tri-unity Christian avenges early loss, sends Coach Keeler out on top with yet another state title
Coach Keeler (far left) already has the court at Tri-unity named in his honor, but he stamped his legacy on the court at the Breslin Center (MSU). He concludes his career with a 20-10 record at the home of the Michigan State University Spartans. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
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South Christian uses late rally to defeat Vicksburg for D2 regional title
The Sailors rallied in the final minutes of the game to overtake Vicksburg and claim the regional crown with a 64-57 win. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
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Tri-unity uses early lead to reach sixth straight final four in Keeler’s last season
Tri-unity’s Noah Silverton led with 16 points in the victory. Photo from earlier this season. (Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
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Tri-unity Christian boys outlast Kalamazoo Phoenix for 20th regional title Friday
Tri-unity advances to its sixth consecutive quarterfinal game, a matchup with Adrian Lenawee Christian at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Gull Lake High School. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
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Local News
East Kentwood and Wyoming robotics teams align to take second in district in a jam-packed gym last weekend; West Catholic wins trophy
Red Storm Robotics (pictured) aligned with the Wyoming Demons and Gull Lake Twisted Devils to finish second in the FIRST In Michigan District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic. (Photo Courtesy, FIRST Robotics, Phillip Place)
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PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism
Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.
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Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country
A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Local students Aurora Leon-Mull and Finnick Coburn win annual Women’s City Club Impact Award
The annual Impact Award inspires leadership in students as they identify how others have influenced them to attain their own personal excellence.
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Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence
Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.
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