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Kent County may add land bank authority to combat empty structures, lots
This lot in Wyoming at 3480 S. Division Ave. was the site of a gas station. Kent County is poised to add a land bank authority as another tool to combat foreclosed homes and abandoned property, under a proposal headed to the Kent County Board of Commissioners.
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Saturday's H1N1 clinic at Kent County Health Department full
The free H1N1 vaccine clinic set for Saturday in Grand Rapids is full, and so is the clinic for next Saturday.
25 arrested in Kent County sex offender sweep
The Michigan State Police announced the arrest of 25 sex offenders in Kent County who were not in compliance with the Michigan's Sex Offender Registration Act.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Donald Johnston named chief judge for Kent County Circuit Court
The Michigan Supreme Court has named Judge Donald Johnston the new chief judge for Kent County Circuit Court, replacing current Chief Judge Paul Sullivan, who is stepping down from the position he has held since 2003.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Kent County juvenile probation officer jailed for allegedly fighting with police outside The B.O.B.
A Kent County juvenile probation officer who court superiors say should be a role model is in jail for allegedly fighting with police outside a downtown bar.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
As budget crunch continues, Kent County to examine take-home vehicle perk
With unprecedented layoffs likely as Kent County looks to trim $6.5 million from its proposed 2010 budget, officials are reviewing whether the county needs all 73 of its so-called "take-home" vehicles, which employees use on their jobs but are allowed to drive to and from work.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Grand Rapids Creston student who fired gun outside school pleads guilty
A 16-year-old who fired a handgun in the Creston High School parking lot in September is going to an Evart youth home after pleading guilty to two weapons charges today.
Kent County Health Deptartment Schedules H1N1 Clinics
Kent County Health Department officials are going to hold H1N1 vaccine clinics Saturday Nov.
Kent County rolls out reservation program for H1N1 vaccine
KENT COUNTY, Mich. A leading government health figure says that tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it is effective and safe.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Kent County to receive additional H1N1 flu vaccine to be used for CDC priority groups
The Kent County Health Department expects to get 9,200 additional doses of H1N1 vaccine this week and administer the doses to CDC priority groups during clinics on the next three Saturdays.
Promise Keepers motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs visits Kent County schools
Playing saxophone to the tune of the 1990s hit song "I Believe I Can Fly," a Promise Keepers emcee outlined the message he plans to give almost 7,000 area students this week in a series of school assemblies.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
More H1N1 vaccine doses on the way to Kent County; state death total stands at 16
State health department officials said today 765,300 doses of H1N1 vaccine should arrive in Michigan in the next few days, including about 12,600 in Kent County.
Baby allegedly shaken by father will remain in state's custody, Kent County court says
Viktor Walsh, a child who police say was violently shaken by his father while his mother reportedly stood by and did nothing, will remain in the care of the Department of Human Services, a court hearing determined today.
Father of Kent County H1N1 victim calls his son's death 'incomprehensible'
The father of the Grand Valley State student who died of from complications from swine flu virus said Saturday his son has seasonal flu symptoms several days ago, then his condition eroded quickly.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Accused drunken driver in fatal crash heads to Kent County Circuit Court
Andrew Tittle, accused of having a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when he crashed his sport utility vehicle, killing his longtime friend, waived his preliminary hearing in 63rd District Court today.
Mother Arraigned on Child Abuse Charges
The mother of an infant that suffered severe injuries has now been formally charged with second-degree child abuse.
Ottawa County reports 1st swine flu death
HOLLAND, Mich. - Authorities are reporting what they say is the first confirmed death in Ottawa County related to the swine flu outbreak.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Kent County begins distributing 20,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine
A syringe is filled with a dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine at Saint Mary's Hospital earlier this month.
Teen with long rap sheet faces assault charges
A West Michigan teen with a long rap sheet will face a Kent County judge Monday to see if he'll stand trial for assault.
Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend pleads no contest in different case
KENT COUNTY, Mich. Travis Ghent was back in Kent County Court on Tuesday, but not on charges of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. On Tuesday, Ghent pleaded no contest to violating a personal protection order against another former girlfriend.
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