Latest News & Opinionnoemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:07:54 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/southeastadvance/index.ssf/en-usnoLatest News & Opinionnoemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/southeastadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)Thu, 1 Dec 2011 18:02:53 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/southeastadvance/index.ssf//2457.7366888.20111201130415We have reorganized how we deliver local news. For information on Kentwood, Caledonia, and the area school districts - including sports- visit www.mlive.com/kentwood. Bookmark the link to keep up to date on all the happenings in your hometown....http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/11/kentwood_parks_and_rec_departm_1.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 2 Nov 2015 19:16:13 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17337750KENTWOOD - The Parks and Recreation Department has canceled its first youth triathlon, which had been set for Nov. 14. The event was for children ages 7 to 14, featuring swimming, biking and running. Participants ages 7 to 10 were...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2015/11/ottawa_-_north_blue_star_mothe.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Mon, 2 Nov 2015 16:03:12 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/walker/index.ssf/8001925.17312360 Diane Schwaiger, left, and Jan Vander Wal are among the Ottawa-North Kent Blue Star Mothers who hope to be able to raise enough money to place a wreath on each of the 5,200 graves in the Grand Rapids Veterans...noDiane Schwaiger, left, and Jan Vander Wal are among the Ottawa-North Kent Blue Star Mothers who hope to be able to raise enough money to place a wreath on each of the 5,200 graves in the Grand Rapids Veterans...noemail@noemail.org (Jeffrey Cunningham | jcunning@mlive.com)Diane Schwaiger, left, and Jan Vander Wal are among the Ottawa-North Kent Blue Star Mothers who hope to be able to raise enough money to place a wreath on each of the 5,200 graves in the Grand Rapids Veterans...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/11/kentwood_womens_club_holding_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com)Mon, 2 Nov 2015 13:38:21 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17315743The public is invited to the annual Kentwood Women's Club Charity Auction, which raises scholarship funds for girls graduating from Kentwood-area high schools. The event will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Kentwood Library Community...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-2013555895949837572/pound-for-pound-joe-gomez-is-east-kentwoods-toughest-player/cat:kentwoodFri, 30 Oct 2015 16:52:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17316445KENTWOOD – Pound for pound, East Kentwood running back Joe Gomez is one of the toughest players in the rugged OK Red Conference.noKENTWOOD – Pound for pound, East Kentwood running back Joe Gomez is one of the toughest players in the rugged OK Red Conference.KENTWOOD – Pound for pound, East Kentwood running back Joe Gomez is one of the toughest players in the rugged OK Red Conference.cat:kentwoodhttp://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-3687277487975696136/caledonia-equestrian-team-rallies-to-capture-miha-state-championship/cat:kentwoodFri, 30 Oct 2015 06:48:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17314337CALEDONIA -- It was a special season for Caledonia High School's equestrian team. The team won the 2015 state championship in the A Division, which consisted of teams with 10 or more riders.noCALEDONIA -- It was a special season for Caledonia High School's equestrian team. The team won the 2015 state championship in the A Division, which consisted of teams with 10 or more riders.CALEDONIA -- It was a special season for Caledonia High School's equestrian team. The team won the 2015 state championship in the A Division, which consisted of teams with 10 or more riders.cat:kentwoodhttp://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/quota_international_collecting.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:27:24 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17282061On Monday, Nov. 2, Quota International of Grand Rapids is joining hundreds of other organizations around the country engaging their community in service on Make a Difference Day. From 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 2, Quota will collect used hearing devices...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/a_day_in_the_country.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:43:09 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17288058Garrett Fish gives bobbing for apples a try at the Gaines Fall Heritage Festival on Oct. 10.Supplied  The Gaines Township community recently came out for the fifth annual Fall Heritage Festival at Prairie Wolf Park. The day featured a vintage...noGarrett Fish gives bobbing for apples a try at the Gaines Fall Heritage Festival on Oct. 10.Supplied  The Gaines Township community recently came out for the fifth annual Fall Heritage Festival at Prairie Wolf Park. The day featured a vintage...noemail@noemail.org (Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com)Garrett Fish gives bobbing for apples a try at the Gaines Fall Heritage Festival on Oct. 10.Supplied  The Gaines Township community recently came out for the fifth annual Fall Heritage Festival at Prairie Wolf Park. The day featured a vintage...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/kentwood_incument_faces_primar.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:31:01 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17279013Steven RedmondSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent is facing off against the primary winner for Kentwood's commissioner-at-large seat in the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent Steven Redmond, who was appointed to the seat in March, is vying to retain his seat for...noSteven RedmondSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent is facing off against the primary winner for Kentwood's commissioner-at-large seat in the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent Steven Redmond, who was appointed to the seat in March, is vying to retain his seat for...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Steven RedmondSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent is facing off against the primary winner for Kentwood's commissioner-at-large seat in the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent Steven Redmond, who was appointed to the seat in March, is vying to retain his seat for...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/incumbent_faces_1_opponent_in.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:23:49 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17278566Robert CoughlinSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent for the First Ward City Commission seat faces one opponent in the Nov. 3 election. Commissioner Robert Coughlin is running for another four-year term while his opponent, William Wenzel, is looking for a first-time...noRobert CoughlinSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent for the First Ward City Commission seat faces one opponent in the Nov. 3 election. Commissioner Robert Coughlin is running for another four-year term while his opponent, William Wenzel, is looking for a first-time...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Robert CoughlinSupplied  KENTWOOD - The incumbent for the First Ward City Commission seat faces one opponent in the Nov. 3 election. Commissioner Robert Coughlin is running for another four-year term while his opponent, William Wenzel, is looking for a first-time...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/gaines_township_officials_to_r.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:00:45 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17277983Gaines Township officials are spending $110,000 to maintain and repair sections of the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing trails. Jeff Swainston  GAINES TOWNSHIP - Officials have set aside funds to repair the trails at the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing developments....noGaines Township officials are spending $110,000 to maintain and repair sections of the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing trails. Jeff Swainston  GAINES TOWNSHIP - Officials have set aside funds to repair the trails at the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing developments....noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Gaines Township officials are spending $110,000 to maintain and repair sections of the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing trails. Jeff Swainston  GAINES TOWNSHIP - Officials have set aside funds to repair the trails at the Steven's Point and Cooks Crossing developments....http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/kentwood_2nd_ward_city_commiss.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:14:08 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17241659KENTWOOD - The incumbent for the City Commission's Second Ward seat is running unopposed in the Nov. 3 election. Michael Brown, of 3706 S. Falling Leaf Drive SE, will retain his seat for another four-year term. He has been on the...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/kentwood_purchases_up_to_30300.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:01:50 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17224515John GorneySupplied  KENTWOOD - City leaders are preparing for the snowy winter weather by purchasing about $303,000 worth of road salt. The City Commission recently approved a Department of Public Works request for up to 4,550 tons of bulk road...noJohn GorneySupplied  KENTWOOD - City leaders are preparing for the snowy winter weather by purchasing about $303,000 worth of road salt. The City Commission recently approved a Department of Public Works request for up to 4,550 tons of bulk road...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)John GorneySupplied  KENTWOOD - City leaders are preparing for the snowy winter weather by purchasing about $303,000 worth of road salt. The City Commission recently approved a Department of Public Works request for up to 4,550 tons of bulk road...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/kentwood_leave_drop-off_site_o.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:19:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17204723Kentwood residents can drop off their leaves through Dec. 5.MLive File Photo  KENTWOOD - The city is collecting leaves through Dec. 5. Residents can drop off their leaves at the disposal site at 5068 Breton Road. The site is open...noKentwood residents can drop off their leaves through Dec. 5.MLive File Photo  KENTWOOD - The city is collecting leaves through Dec. 5. Residents can drop off their leaves at the disposal site at 5068 Breton Road. The site is open...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Kentwood residents can drop off their leaves through Dec. 5.MLive File Photo  KENTWOOD - The city is collecting leaves through Dec. 5. Residents can drop off their leaves at the disposal site at 5068 Breton Road. The site is open...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/gaines_township_to_collect_lea.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:55:37 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17204472Gaines Township will collect fall leaves and other yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14.MLive file photo  GAINES TOWNSHIP - The township is collecting yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. Yard waste includes leaves, grass, plants and brush under...noGaines Township will collect fall leaves and other yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14.MLive file photo  GAINES TOWNSHIP - The township is collecting yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. Yard waste includes leaves, grass, plants and brush under...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Gaines Township will collect fall leaves and other yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14.MLive file photo  GAINES TOWNSHIP - The township is collecting yard waste Oct. 17 through Nov. 14. Yard waste includes leaves, grass, plants and brush under...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-2797266757513276618/andre-welch-bret-patton-has-fans-catching-falcon-football-fever-again/cat:kentwoodFri, 16 Oct 2015 16:37:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17203804KENTWOOD – As the drive for the playoffs ramps up, “Falcon Football Fever” is getting contagious around East Kentwood High School again, and receivers Andre Welch and Bret Patton were the latest to catch it. Literally.noKENTWOOD – As the drive for the playoffs ramps up, “Falcon Football Fever” is getting contagious around East Kentwood High School again, and receivers Andre Welch and Bret Patton were the latest to catch it. Literally.KENTWOOD – As the drive for the playoffs ramps up, “Falcon Football Fever” is getting contagious around East Kentwood High School again, and receivers Andre Welch and Bret Patton were the latest to catch it. Literally.cat:kentwoodhttp://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-1054073642835970617/caledonia-moves-up-to-division-1-qualifies-for-state-meet-on-home-course/cat:kentwoodFri, 16 Oct 2015 13:04:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17202571The Caledonia girls golf team made itself right at home in the Division 1 regionals to earn a spot at the state finals.noThe Caledonia girls golf team made itself right at home in the Division 1 regionals to earn a spot at the state finals.The Caledonia girls golf team made itself right at home in the Division 1 regionals to earn a spot at the state finals.cat:kentwoodhttp://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/leep_art_gallery_opening_exhib.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:42:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17173277More than 40 works by Grand Rapids artist Michael Harris will be on display at the Leep Art Gallery.Supplied  "Jesus in Every Book of the Bible: Follow the Scarlet Thread," an exhibit by local artist Michael Harris, opens at the...noMore than 40 works by Grand Rapids artist Michael Harris will be on display at the Leep Art Gallery.Supplied  "Jesus in Every Book of the Bible: Follow the Scarlet Thread," an exhibit by local artist Michael Harris, opens at the...noemail@noemail.org (Advance Newspapers)More than 40 works by Grand Rapids artist Michael Harris will be on display at the Leep Art Gallery.Supplied  "Jesus in Every Book of the Bible: Follow the Scarlet Thread," an exhibit by local artist Michael Harris, opens at the...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/kentwood_concludes_farmers_mar.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:00:56 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17171202From left, Janel Yoder and Magistrate Sharon Brinks prepare their chili recipes for the Harvest Celebration during the final day of the season for the Kentwood Farmers Market.Supplied  KENTWOOD - The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department held a farewell to...noFrom left, Janel Yoder and Magistrate Sharon Brinks prepare their chili recipes for the Harvest Celebration during the final day of the season for the Kentwood Farmers Market.Supplied  KENTWOOD - The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department held a farewell to...noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com)From left, Janel Yoder and Magistrate Sharon Brinks prepare their chili recipes for the Harvest Celebration during the final day of the season for the Kentwood Farmers Market.Supplied  KENTWOOD - The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department held a farewell to...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2015/10/nominations_sought_for_outstan.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com)Fri, 9 Oct 2015 16:51:45 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/kentwood/index.ssf/8001934.17149808The Kentwood Educational Foundation is seeking nominees for its Outstanding Alumni of Kentwood Schools. The award will be presented at the group's Red and Black dinner gala on Feb. 6 at Noto's restaurant. Nominees should be graduates of East Kentwood...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2015/10/cascade_township_will_pay_to_e.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Fri, 9 Oct 2015 13:09:54 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/ada-cascade/index.ssf/8001933.17139796Cascade Township has contracted with the Rapid for bus service along this routeMilt Klingensmith, Mlive art  The Rapid will extend its 28th Street route into Cascade Township beginning as soon as the first of the year. The Township Board has...noCascade Township has contracted with the Rapid for bus service along this routeMilt Klingensmith, Mlive art  The Rapid will extend its 28th Street route into Cascade Township beginning as soon as the first of the year. The Township Board has...noemail@noemail.org (Jan Holst | jholst@mlive.com)Cascade Township has contracted with the Rapid for bus service along this routeMilt Klingensmith, Mlive art  The Rapid will extend its 28th Street route into Cascade Township beginning as soon as the first of the year. The Township Board has...