South Kent News

1 Polygraph Examiners license set to expire during Q4 in Michigan ZIP Code 49418

By South Kent News | Jun 30, 2022

One Polygraph Examiners license held by Robert Arie Start from ZIP Code 49418 is set to expire during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022

Our next article from the Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres area centered around the intersection of current-day 44th Street and Division Avenue.

1 Prepaid Funeral Providers license set to expire during Q4 in Michigan ZIP Code 49418

By South Kent News | Jun 29, 2022

One Prepaid Funeral Providers license held by Great Lakes Cremation Services, LLC from ZIP Code 49418 is set to expire during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

National Sunglasses Day

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2022

Hasn't this Michigan sunshine been amazing?!

Sgt. Jeff DeJonge is celebrating his 25-year anniversary

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022

Sgt. Jeff DeJonge is celebrating his 25-year anniversary with the City’s Public Safety Department this month.

Terrence He junior tennis player earns six playing Boys' 16 doubles in February

By South Kent News | Jun 27, 2022

Byron Center tennis player Terrence He won six points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.

State of Michigan spends over $23 million on public education employees working at Wyoming Public Schools in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 26, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $23,078,909 on public education employees working at Wyoming Public Schools in 2021, making this the 103rd-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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South Kent News area weekly mass times

By South Kent News | Jun 25, 2022

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

State of Michigan spends $16,176 on public education employees working at West Michigan Aviation Academy in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 25, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $16,176 on public education employees working at West Michigan Aviation Academy in 2021, making this the 677th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

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

By South 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.

State of Michigan spends over $19 million on public education employees working at Lowell Area Schools in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 24, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $19,260,570 on public education employees working at Lowell Area Schools in 2021, making this the 127th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

State of Michigan spends over $56 million on public education employees working at Kentwood Public Schools in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 23, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $56,195,024 on public education employees working at Kentwood Public Schools in 2021, making this the 23rd-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

Another Farmers Market and Concert!

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022

This Thursday we've got another Farmers Market and concert!

Cones Cops and Cadets

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022

Today we kicked off our summer engagement series with Cones Cops and Cadets at Tippy Cow.

Five Kent County employees earn $200,000 or more annually

By South Kent News | Jun 22, 2022

Five Kent County employees earn $200,000 or more annually, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

State of Michigan spends over $14 million on public education employees working at Kelloggsville Public Schools in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 22, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $14,525,384 on public education employees working at Kelloggsville Public Schools in 2021, making this the 177th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

State School Bus Driving Championship

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2022

The State School Bus Driving Championship was held this past Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Anchor Bay School District in New Baltimore, MI. Caledonia had (3) drivers eligible to compete in the Regional Competition.

State of Michigan spends over $31 million on public education employees working at Grandville Public Schools in 2021

By South Kent News | Jun 21, 2022

The State of Michigan spent $31,644,954 on public education employees working at Grandville Public Schools in 2021, making this the 68th-ranked organization in terms of total salary paid by the state.

How many Kent County employees earn $150,000 and above?

By South Kent News | Jun 21, 2022

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

Happy first day of summer!

By Press release submission | Jun 21, 2022

Stay safe in the heat with these tips from the CDC: https://bit.ly/39H9wWA