North Kent News

Meghan and Harry. William and Kate. Who doesn't love following the Royals? In Katharine McGee's speculative novel American Royals, the United States has its own royal family, who are the descendants of George Washington.

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: Transformational Opportunity Spotlight: CASA of Kent County

In this new blog series, the we will highlight a partner organization once a month.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH: Pet Blessing!

In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, which is Oct. 4th, Msgr. Terry will be blessing pets before class begins on Wed. October 2, 5:15 PM.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH: Kids Hope USA – Make a difference!

KIDS HOPE U.S.A. is a national, non-profit organization which facilitates mentoring relationships with at-risk children through a church-school partnership.

STATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY: 13 Michigan Schools Awarded 2019 National Blue Ribbon Recognition

Thirteen schools in Michigan are being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the Michigan Department of Education announced today.

Supreme Court decision, other factors slowly revamping state's retiree health care costs

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

The state of Michigan could soon be viewed as a model for the country when it comes to keeping government health care costs in line.

Kalamazoo Promise has helped students go to college for more than a decade, and it isn't stopping anytime soon

By Shanice Harris | Sep 23, 2019

Kalamazoo Public Schools implemented its free college program more than 10 years ago and it is continuing to work and perfect a program that organizations around the country have kept a close eye on.

CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS: Free Pumpkin Giveaway

Free Pumpkin Giveaway

CEDAR SPRINGS AREA PARKS & RECREATION: North Kent Community Enrichment (formerly Cedar Spring Area Parks and Recreation) is in need of a Board Representative from Solon Township

North Kent Community Enrichment (formerly Cedar Spring Area Parks and Recreation) is in need of a Board Representative from Solon Township

VILLAGE OF SPARTA: Village of Sparta Village Wife Leaf Pick Up For Fall 2019

Village of Sparta Village Wife Leaf Pick Up For Fall 2019

ROCKFORD SCHOOL: Rockford Homecoming Tailgate (Alternate Activity)

Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year, Rockford High School will not be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27.

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: What to Listen to Next: Lover

Whether you’ve had a “Cruel Summer” or you’re basking in the “Afterglow” of a great one, Taylor Swift has got you covered.

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan's disabled veterans still waiting for VA to refund wrongly charged home loan fees

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

More than a month after a July 31 deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has yet to release an update on what it is doing to identify and refund the approximately 73,000 disabled veterans -- including some in Michigan -- who were wrongly charged funding fees when issued VA loans.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS: News From the Capitol, Sept 13, 2019

News From the Capitol, Sept 13, 2019

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY: Announcements Week of 9/16

Announcements Week of 9/16

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: Try This While You're Waiting: The Whisper Network

Looking for a book to knock your socks off? The Whisper Network starts off fast and gets more interesting page by page.

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY: Patron story: Touch a Truck program saves the day!

Carrie, a patron at our Nelson Township/Sand Lake Branch, shares how KDL's Touch a Truck program positively impacted their family.

CEDAR SPRINGS AREA PARKS & RECREATION: Babysitting Certification on Sept. 27