Rollover crash in Algoma Township leaves one dead
On Wednesday August 1, 2018 at approximately 1430 hours the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two car crash at the intersection of 13 […]
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DNR firefighters help fight wildland blazes in California and across the nation
More than a dozen wildland firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have been sent to California, Oregon, Washington and elsewhere to battle wildfires […]
DNR specialist responds to Greenville “chupacabra” sighting
By BETH ALTENA Fur Bearer Specialist Adam Bump of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said he is not completely sure about the identity of […]
Rockford’s annual Make It “N’ Take It Scarecrow Building Festival seeks volunteers for fundraiser
As many of you may know, Rockford’s annual Make It “N” Take It Scarecrow Building Festival is growing. It takes place over two weekends this […]
Vacancies on County Boards, Commissions, and Committees
The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment to the following Boards and Committees: Kent […]
‘Anything that needs to be done’: Heritage Village volunteer repairs buildings for 25 years
By Samantha Gould MCC Communications Assistant Tom Learmont grew up learning carpentry from his dad and now uses those skills to build and repair buildings […]
Ginger Zee to be keynote speaker at Catholic Charities West Michigan’s Raising Hope Dinner
Catholic Charities West Michigan will hold its annual Raising Hope Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28 at Frederik Meijer Gardens, featuring Chief Meteorologist for ABC News […]
Michigan Herb Associates recognizes local associations, donates $3,000 to Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens
Herb enthusiasts from throughout the state celebrated and learned about herbs as well as raised $3,000 for Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens during the 2018 Michigan […]