Coffee in hand, Kentwood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Family's plea after deadly Kentwood shooting at busy intersection
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'We need to spread love': Family mourns 25-year-old Juan "Johnny" Cisneros after fatal Kentwood shooting (fox17online.com) — A 25-year-old man was killed Sept. 1 in a shooting at Kalamazoo Avenue and Ellora Drive in Kentwood, and his family is urging anyone with information to come forward. Loved ones and neighbors held a vigil outside the family's longtime Grand Rapids tire shop, remembering him as a generous helper and calling for more love and unity in the community.
📸 Around Kentwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kentwood
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Tuesday September 8 - MS Soccer - Main Field
Kentwood Public Schools Pat Patterson Soccer Complex - Pat Patterson Soccer Complex
4:00 pm - Cross Country Meet
Northview Crossroads, 4400 Ambrose NE, GR
4:30 pm Tuesday September 15 - High School Study Skills Workshop (presented by FHN PTO) in Media C
Forest Hills Northern High School, 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rap
6:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday September 3 - Multi Chamber Speed Networking 9/3/2026
Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Grandville Kent District Library
7:30 am - East Kentwood Varsity Football @ Byron Center →
Byron Center High School, 8500 Burlingame Ave SW, Byron Center
7:00 pm Friday September 4 - No School~Labor Day
Nickels Intermediate Byron Center, MI 49315 Monday September 7 - Habitat Assessment on Prairie Creek
Swmtu, P.O. Box 230094, Grand Rapids
10:00 am Tuesday September 8 - Downtown Grandville Farmers Market
Grandville Jenison Chamber of Commerce Downtown Grandville Pavilion
9:00 am - MS Soccer - Main Field
Kentwood Public Schools Pat Patterson Soccer Complex - Pat Patterson Soccer Complex
4:00 pm - Cross Country Meet
Northview Crossroads, 4400 Ambrose NE, GR
4:30 pm - Public Safety Advisory Committee →
Caledonia Charter Township, MI Calendar Caledonia, MI 49316
5:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
East Grand Rapids Community Center Commission Chamber - 750 Lakeside Drive SE East Grand Rapids MI 49506
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The pantries are stocked.
Here is the 2 Guys Brewery post this evening, who often offers free meals and food daily. There cannot be excuses in our adult life. (Nextdoor Kalamazoo Ave/52nd St)
🗞 Nearby News
East Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids-area high school football power rankings after Week 1 of 2026 season (mlive.com)
Wyoming
- Resident injured in Wyoming house fire, 2 firefighters treated for heat exhaustion (mlive.com)
- Unity in Motion Festival promotes help and resources for families (wktvjournal.org)
- MLive Muskegon football picks: Who gets bounce-back wins in Week 2? (mlive.com)
Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids library cardholders get exclusive deals at local shops this month (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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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