Kent County SBA Loan Center Office Open June 18-27, 2013 Homes and businesses that suffered damage in the April 7-20 2013 flooding in Kent County can apply for disaster relief loans to help repair their real estate and personal property. The Small Business Loan Center will be open for one-on one assistance: June 18-27,…
Gov. Snyder Declares State of Emergency for 18 Michigan Counties Kent County is just one of the 2013 flood affected counties in Michigan. This declaration will enable a damage assessment to be done on homes and public properties. Then it will be determined if damages are severe enough to ask for federal assistance. …
West Michigan White Caps Start 2012 Season The West Michigan White Caps start their summer season with their opening day on Monday, April 9th. It isn’t that far away and would be a great outing for Spring Break Week. They have many promotions and specials going on, so don’t delay, if baseball is your passion,…
Reindeer are Visiting Local Grand Rapids Libraries December 2011 It just isn’t Christmas if you don’t get to pet a real, live reindeer. Ask your kids or grandkids, they will tell you. So put it on the calendar, the libraries listed below will be hosting real reindeer from Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. So dress…
Kent District Library Gets Star Rating The Library Journal has given the Kent District Library its coveted “Star Rating” once again. This national rating system ranks 7513 libraries by index of public services. The Star list this year notes 292 public libraries for exemplary public service. Based on circulation, visits, program attendance, and public internet…
Ada Michigan Hall Street Reconstruction Planned for 2012 Planning and design work is advancing on a proposed 2012 project to re-surface Hall St., from Cascade Rd. to the Forest Hills Central School campus, add a center turn lane at Paradise Lake and add facilities for pedestrians and bicycles. A 5 foot sidewalk is planned for…
Foto Friday – Fish Ladder Park Grand Rapids Michigan To help the salmon that are trying to reach their spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Grand River and its tributaries, this Fish Ladder was installed at one of the main drops in the Grand River. Even with the help of the ladder, they…
Forest Hills Public Schools Resolve $9.5 Million Budget 2011 Shortfall Budget woes for school districts are not news for communities today, as the monetary belt tightens for school districts all over the United States. But the Grand Rapids Forest Hills Public School District has done a great job of planning ahead AND getting concessions from…
Landscape Shrubs that Deer Dislike If wild deer are a part of your neighborhood, you know that your favorite shrubs can be eaten down to mere nubs over a Michigan winter. Deer are just trying to survive and you might as well plant shrubs that are not on their “favorite” dining list. Please note these…
Kent County Hazardous Waste Saturday Drop Off Dates Kent County Recycling maintains a free drop off service for hazardous waste at 4 facilities year round. Special Saturday dates for all Kent County residents started this month. They accept batteries, cleaning supplies, CFL’s, motor oil, and other hazardous materials. If you have any questions about what…
