Kent County, Michigan
Recent News About Kent County, Michigan
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Peace Officers Memorial Day
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.
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Road Closure - E. Main St
A portion of E. Main St. between Wolverine St. and Sigsbee will be closed starting today
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May 3 Election - Absentee Ballot Information
The May 3rd election is a week away. If you haven't returned your absentee ballot, we highly recommend you drop it off at City Hall rather than mail it.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 30 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
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Internet Crime Complaint Center
According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 2021 saw a 74% increase in fraud victims over the age of 60 in 2021 over 2020.
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Deputies & Civilian of the Year
Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young is proud to announce the 2021 Deputies & Civilian of the Year.
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Greater Grand Rapids NAACP
Prosecuting Attorney Chris Becker released a statement today in response to the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP's request
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Meeting Agendas
The following meetings are scheduled this week.
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13th Annual Reverse Trade Fair
Join the MPPOA for the 13th Annual Reverse Trade Fair on April 29 at Fredrick Meijer Gardens. A Reverse Trade Fair allows suppliers, contractors, and consultants the opportunity to meet with procurement professionals from around the state at one time.
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Board of Commissioners Meeting
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roeT5F5KXd4
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Board of Commissioners
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Kent County announces grant recipients for small business recovery program
Kent County announced grant recipients for the first round of the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program in August.
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Kent County schools receive $2 million in grants for fall reopening
Kent County schools received $2 million in federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding to safely reopen during the pandemic, seeking to send students and teachers back to school for the 2020-21 school year.
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Recipients announced for Kent County Small Business Recovery Program
Kent County Board of Commissioners Chair Mandy Bolter and Administrator Wayman Britt, along with Grand Rapids Chamber Vice President of Talent and Business Development Dante Villarreal, announced grant recipients for the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program in August.
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Kent County COVID Relief Subcommittee gives initial approval of $2 million grant for school PPE
The Kent County COVID Relief Subcommittee recently voted unanimously to pass a $2 million grant for school PPE.
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Michigan's medical marijuana rule doesn't overrule zoning powers
The Michigan Supreme Court has said that the state's medical marijuana law can't overrule local governments' zoning powers.
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Heavy rains cause flooded roads and rivers in West Michigan
West Michigan is experiencing serious flooding throughout the area due to heavy rains, which are causing some rivers to keep rising.