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Three-county campaign to Take the Stairs kicks off September 3

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 3rd, 6:00 am
Three-county campaign to Take the Stairs kicks off September 3

Organizations in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties are teaming up this week to encourage people to take the stairs.

Take the Stairs Week runs September 3 through September 6.  The three-day campaign is meant to encourage people to become more physically active while saving energy.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, graphic designs promoting healthy behavior have been shown to motivate stair users; that’s why Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University created images for this campaign.  Free color signs are available at the Heart of West Michigan United Way for businesses and organizations with escalators or elevators.

Participating agencies include:

The American Institute of Architects, Grand Rapids Chapter 

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Kent County accepting household hazardous waste

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 24th, 4:00 am
Kent County accepting household hazardous waste

Kent County will be accepting household hazardous waste from residents Saturday, August 24.

Residents with proper ID can drop off items from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1500 Scribner Ave. NW. The county will also accept drop-off items at the following times and locations:

  • September 7: 5068 Breton Rd. SE, Kentwood
  • September 21: 2350 Ivanrest SW, Grandville
  • October 12: 2908 Ten Mile Rd. in Rockford
  • October 26: 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

Chemicals including weed killers, bug sprays, antifreeze, gasoline, oil-based paint, wood preservatives, paint thinner, pool chemicals, deck cleaners, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermometers and thermostats will all be accepted.  Latex paint, medical waste, prescription drugs, ammunition and fireworks are prohibited.

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Kent County accepting household hazardous waste

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 10th, 4:00 am
Kent County accepting household hazardous waste

Kent County will be accepting household hazardous waste from residents Saturday, August 10. 

Residents with proper ID can drop off items from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2908 Ten Mile Rd. in Rockford. The county will also accept drop-off items at the following times and locations:

  • August 24: 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
  • September 7: 5068 Breton Rd. SE, Kentwood
  • September 21: 2350 Ivanrest SW, Grandville
  • October 12: 2908 Ten Mile Rd. in Rockford
  • October 26: 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

Chemicals including weed killers, bug sprays, antifreeze, gasoline, oil-based paint, wood preservatives, paint thinner, pool chemicals, deck cleaners, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermometers and thermostats will all be accepted.  Latex paint, medical waste, prescription drugs, ammunition and fireworks are prohibited.

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Breweries create new beer to support trees

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 30th, 10:41 am
Breweries create new beer to support trees

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Seventeen area breweries are showing their support for trees by creating a new brew.

Each brewery will have its own version of craft tree beer on tap from Sunday, August 4 to Saturday, August 10.  The brewers used ingredients such as maple, oak and cherry to make their tree-inspired beer.  For each pint of craft tree beer sold, select breweries will donate $1 to the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks’ Urban Forest Project.  The remaining breweries are organizing other events and promotions to benefit the Urban Forest Project. The money will be used to create an official Brewers Grove within the city.

Participating breweries include:

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West Michigan Summer 2013: Send us your photos!

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, July 29th, 1:30 pm
West Michigan Summer 2013: Send us your photos!

Tammy Cunningham snapped this photo on Muskegon's Pere Marquette Park beach July 26.

Send  your West Michigan Summer 2013 photos to mytown@wzzm13.com  and we'll add them to our photo gallery!

 

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Photo gallery: RoboDawgs' trip above Earth

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, July 26th, 8:33 am
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City council approves tax break for PADNOS expansion

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 25th, 9:47 am
City council approves tax break for PADNOS expansion

GRANDVILLE, Mich.— The Grandville City Council has approved a 12-year tax break for an expansion project by PADNOS.

The recycling company purchased the former Intec site at 3496 Viaduct so it could expand its facility, which sits on adjacent property.  As part of its expansion project, PADNOS is buying new equipment to better remove scrap metals from waste. 

City Clerk Mary Meines says no community members spoke during a public hearing about the proposed PADNOS tax abatement on July 22.  The city council approved a tax break on $800,000 in building expansion and improvements and $7,256,450 in equipment and property purchases by PADNOS. The proposed tax break now heads to the state government for consideration and possible approval. 

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