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Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Mosquitoes carrying Jamestown Canyon virus found in Kent County
KENT COUNTY, MI -- Mosquitos carrying the Jamestown Canyon virus, which can cause potentially serious infections, have been found in Kent County. Kent County Health Department leaders on Monday, July 15 announced that routine testing showed the virus in a batch of mosquitos collected in the 49504 zip code. The...
Kent County to pay surplus auction proceeds to former owners who lost their property due to unpaid taxes
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Kent County is set to pay surplus proceeds from auctions to the former owners of homes forfeited to the county due to unpaid property taxes. The announcement from the county comes after the approval of a settlement stemming from a federal lawsuit filed in Van Buren County in 2014.
Beloved Kent County ice cream shop celebrates 25 years
ALTO, Mich. — The next time you're driving on I-96 near Lowell, take the Alden Nash Avenue exit and head south. On the side of the road, nestled amongst the corn fields, you can't miss a bright red 1980 B&O caboose. Inside that 34-ton train car is a business called the Ice Cream Caboose, and it's celebrating a milestone.
Annual SHOES Event Offering Free Athletic Shoes to Local Kids in Kent County
In The Image to provide a free pair of athletic shoes and promote healthy lifestyle choices to local kids. In The Image, a local nonprofit organization, will soon host the 28th year of its annual SHOES (Shoes Help Our Elementary Students) program. As in years prior, the organization will provide over 4,100 Kent County children with a brand-new pair of shoes while also connecting families with healthy lifestyle resources, including free vision screenings and local organizations to help families kick-start the school year on the right foot.
Overnight Flooding in Kent County Leaves Cars Underwater, Drivers Stranded
That was a heck of a light show last night, right? An isolated thunderstorm rolled through West Michigan, rocking Kent County specifically last night. An intense lightning storm and heavy rains caused some damage, specifically in Kentwood, Grand Rapids, Comstock Park and Wyoming. Currently, the area is under a flood...
Rocha challenges Johnsen in Republican primary for 78th state House seat
LANSING — Hasting Republican Jon Rocha is challenging first-term state legislator Gina Johnsen in the August primary in the 78th District, representing Ionia County and portions of Eaton, Barry and Kent counties. The winner will face Christine Terpening, a Vermontville Democrat, in the November general election. The district includes the cities of Ionia, Saranac,...
Kent County board incumbent squares off against retired cop for 4th District seat
KENT COUNTY, MI - A Republican will challenge a same-party incumbent in the Aug. 6 Republican primary this year. Kathy Clark, of Rockford, is trying to unseat incumbent entrepreneur Katie DeBoer, also of Rockford, for a seat on the Kent County board for the 4th District. After running for Diane Jones’ open spot, DeBoer was elected to the Kent County Board of Commissioners in 2023.
Misinformation campaign around visitor tax ahead of Aug. 6 vote
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Backers of the proposed visitors tax in Kent County said there is a misleading text and billboard campaign targeting voters ahead of the Aug. 6 vote. Some residents are confused about how the tax works. The tax is a visitor tax, meaning it’s paid by people outside of the county. Kara Wood, Grand Action Executive Director, said residents won’t see the tax unless they spend the night in a local hotel or motel.
Doggy daycare and 'spaw' in Cedar Springs ground breaking ceremony Tuesday
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A brand new dog daycare facility is coming to Cedar Springs. Petz Prefurred will host its ground breaking ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the facility's future location, 14175 Edgerton Ave NE in Cedar Springs....
Five candidates running in primary election for Kent County board’s 18th District seat
KENT COUNTY, MI – Five people are vying for a seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners in the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, to represent northeast Grand Rapids. The crowded race for the open seat will see three Democrats and two Republicans vying for a spot on the board.
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