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🌱 How a desperate escape unfolded inside Kentwood’s Woodland Mall restroom.

And on the Kentwood Patch calendar - Preserved!

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a desperate escape unfolded inside Kentwood's Woodland Mall restroom.
  • Which East Kentwood star will earn your vote as top senior?
  • Hear what a Kentwood Gen Z voter wants from politicians.

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman tortured at boyfriend's Grand Rapids home escapes at Woodland Mall, documents say (wwmt.com) — A woman who says she was held and tortured at her boyfriend's Grand Rapids home managed to escape when he took her to Woodland Mall in Kentwood to use the restroom. She contacted family from a mall bathroom, broke free in the food court area, and later provided details that led to felony charges and an upcoming court hearing for the suspect.
   

• Who are the top senior football players around Grand Rapids? Our picks, your votes (mlive.com) — Several East Kentwood standouts are among the Grand Rapids-area senior football players being spotlighted, including key contributors to the Falcons' undefeated start and stingy defense. Local fans can review stats for East Kentwood and other nearby schools, then cast unlimited online votes through Sunday night to help decide which senior has impressed them most this season.
   

• Stateside: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 (michiganpublic.org) — A Kentwood young voter, Dewaynia English, is among the guests featured on this Michigan Public radio episode exploring how Gen Z approaches politics and tough moral issues. The show also covers state environmental odor complaints, cross-border bridge politics, and new University of Michigan research on cleaning nitrate pollution from waterways.
   

📸 Around Kentwood

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Other local events
    Friday October 2
  • 3rd Annual Lifequest Gala →
    Morenas Event Venue Grand Rapids, 4470 Breton Road Southeast, Kentwood
    5:30 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • A Night Out in Kentwood | Dinner with New Friends →
    Restaurant of the Week, 28th Street Southeast, Kentwood
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • District Marching Band Showcase (Stadium)
    Forest Hills Northern High School, 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Flicks on the field (Stadium)
    Forest Hills Northern High School, 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rap
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 16
  • Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids) →
    Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits, 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Kentwood
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

East Grand Rapids

Wyoming

  • This Wyoming family escaped a lithium battery fire—here's what you need to know (wzzm13.com)
  • Wyoming man gets prison in fentanyl trafficking case (recordpatriot.com)
  • Best private high schools in Michigan (iosconews.com)

Grand Rapids

  • Mike Utley visits Mary Free Bed after Detroit Lions appearance (woodtv.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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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