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North Kent News

Thursday, April 3, 2025

News from June 2022

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211 Lakes and 4 Main Rivers

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022

Kent County has 211 lakes and 4 main rivers used for recreation. As you enjoy the water this weekend, please wear a life jacket.

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Participated in the Metro High School Police Academy

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022

Last week local high school students participated in the Metro High School Police Academy.

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Stuffed Animals

By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2022

Happy Birthday! Liliya, 10, and Gianna, 8, celebrated their birthdays this month! Instead of receiving presents, they asked for stuffed animals to donate to the Kent County Sheriff's Office!

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Last ARPA Community Forum

By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2022

And that’s a wrap . . . we held our last ARPA community forum tonight at Kelloggsville High School. We appreciate all of the assistance from the Kelloggsville staff in making this event a success.

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New Employment Opportunities

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2022

The following are new employment opportunities available

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Fifth Community Forum

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022

Thank you to Linc Up for hosting our fifth community forum on how we should distribute our federal ARPA funding. It was our largest attended forum to date!

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Observance of Independence Day

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022

All Kent County offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Tuesday, July 5.

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Final Two ARPA Community Forums

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022

Can't make it? Rank your priorities and submit general ideas here

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North Kent News area weekly mass times

By North Kent News | Jun 25, 2022

The following parishes in the North Kent News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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State of Michigan spends over $9 million on public education employees working at Tri-County Area Schools in 2021

By North Kent News | Jun 25, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $9,057,096 on public education employees working at Tri-County Area Schools in 2021, making this the 272nd-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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Chipping Scheduled for Monday, June 20

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2022

Due to the recent storms, we will be bringing the chipper through the entire City

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Open Position: Director of Public Services

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2022

The City of Rockford is accepting applications for the position of Director of Public Services.

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Paint promotion event starting June 29 at local participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores

By North Kent News | Jun 24, 2022

Find deals on Clark+Kensington and Royal paint at local participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores from June 29 to July 11.

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State of Michigan spends over $12 million on public education employees working at Sparta Area Schools in 2021

By North Kent News | Jun 24, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $12,712,078 on public education employees working at Sparta Area Schools in 2021, making this the 200th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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State of Michigan spends over $17 million on public education employees working at Northview Public Schools in 2021

By North Kent News | Jun 23, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $17,970,189 on public education employees working at Northview Public Schools in 2021, making this the 137th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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Join Our Team

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022

We are looking for a Bilingual (Spanish) Community School Coordinator for Burton Elementary in Grand Rapids Public Schools, and a Community School Coordinator for Sparta High School in Sparta Area Schools.

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Lock Up the Keys During the Overnight Hours

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022

The KCSO reminds auto dealerships and repair facilities to lock up the keys during the overnight hours.

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61 Kent County employees make $150,000 or more

By North Kent News | Jun 23, 2022

61 Kent County employees earn $150,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Kalamazoo County employees earning $150,000 and above

By North Kent News | Jun 22, 2022

15 Kalamazoo County employees earn $150,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Fundraiser for 11-Member K9 Unit

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2022

Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park recently held a fundraiser for our 11-member K9 Unit.