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Kentwood, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Kentwood! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how East Kentwood esports stacks up against the nation’s best
  • How a Kentwood teen’s quick thinking stopped an alleged kidnap attempt

Also on today's calendar: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS esports Super 25: Top-ranked HS esports teams since 2019 (usatoday.com) — Kentwood gamers can take pride: East Kentwood High School’s esports program ranks among the top 25 high school teams nationwide since 2019, according to USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS. The list compares powerhouse programs across multiple states and game titles, underscoring East Kentwood’s growing reputation in competitive gaming.
   

• VIDEO: 'Heroic' teen girl fights off sex predator just after he used twisted ruse in assault of 66-year-old woman, police say (theblaze.com) — Kentwood police say a 14-year-old girl fought off an attempted kidnapping and is being praised as “heroic” after a man also allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman nearby the same day. A 29-year-old suspect was arrested within 24 hours and faces multiple charges, while investigators are asking anyone with additional information to contact Kentwood police or Silent Observer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • (Landscaping, Gutter, Handyman, Painting, Deck Solutions)
    I reached out to Mr. Lewis originally, for help with a single gutter that was not draining properly. In the end i was treated to not only a… (Nextdoor Bailey's Grove)
  • Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable plumber?
    I need to get my underground sprinkling system repaired. A serviceman came by and stopped work because when he turned the system on, the Backup Pump… (Nextdoor West Brook Farms)

🗞 Nearby News

East Grand Rapids

  • Inaugural art fair set to take place in East Grand Rapids (fox17online.com)
  • 5 champions headline Grand Rapids-area boys track 2026 all-state honorees (mlive.com)

Wyoming

  • Van Kampen's Showtime (tenfourmagazine.com)
  • West Nile virus found in Grand Rapids, Wyoming mosquitoes (woodtv.com)
  • Goldfish Swim School Grandville & Knapp's Crossing Help Kids Build Lifesaving Skills Year-Round (grkids.com)

Grand Rapids

  • 4 champions headline Grand Rapids-area girls track 2026 all-state honorees (mlive.com)

Ok Kentwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kentwood

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kentwood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.