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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By North Kent News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kent County rise or fall in 2021?

By North Kent News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kent County received $17.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Huizenga announces March district office hours

By North Kent News | Feb 26, 2024

Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has revealed his upcoming March district office hours where he will be available to meet with constituents. The Senator announced the dates, times, and locations for these sessions, stating, "Office hours are open to residents to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue." According to the announcement, Huizenga will be holding office hours on Monday, March 4, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at New Beginnings in Coopersville, on Monday, March 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at Interurban Depot...

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Kent County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By North Kent News | Feb 25, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Kent County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By North Kent News | Feb 25, 2024

These former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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North Kent News area weekly mass times

By North Kent News | Feb 24, 2024

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

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Kent County as of Q4 2023?

By North Kent News | Feb 23, 2024

Laurels of Kent, the third largest nursing home in Kent County, aided an average of 86.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Feb. 17?

By North Kent News | Feb 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kent County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Corewell Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Kentridge

By North Kent News | Feb 22, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Corewell Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Kentridge was the second largest nursing home in Kent County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Kent County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Kent News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Kent County received $7,017,773 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Skilled Beltline Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Kent County

By North Kent News | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Skilled Beltline was the largest nursing home in Kent County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kent County in week ending Feb. 17?

By North Kent News | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By North Kent News | Feb 18, 2024

These former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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North Kent News area weekly mass times

By North Kent News | Feb 17, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 10

By North Kent News | Feb 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who owned Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Cedar Springs in Q4 2023?

By North Kent News | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Mission Point Grand Rapids Holdings, LLC since Feb. 14, 2020, Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Cedar Springs boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Feb. 10

By North Kent News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Huizenga Names Ryan Knight as New Chief of Staff

By North Kent News | Feb 13, 2024

Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced the appointment of Ryan Knight as his new chief of staff. Knight, a native of the 30th Senate District, brings a deep understanding of the community and the necessary experience to address the challenges facing West Michigan families and workers.In a statement, Sen. Huizenga expressed his confidence in Knight's ability to serve the people of Kent and Ottawa counties, saying, "I am proud to have Ryan join our team to help serve the hardworking people of Kent and Ottawa counties and give them a voice on the tough issues affecting...

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Huizenga to host town hall meeting on March 11

By North Kent News | Feb 12, 2024

Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced that he will be hosting a town hall meeting in Cascade Township on Monday, March 11. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for local residents to voice their concerns and discuss possible solutions to the issues affecting the region and the state of Michigan."A cornerstone to being an effective public official is listening to the people you represent about the issues affecting our region and state and discussing possible solutions to the problems facing families in our community," said Huizenga.The town hall...

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Kent County Education: 98,371 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By North Kent News | Feb 11, 2024

There were 98,371 students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.