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Wyoming City Manager Elected President of Municipal Managers' Organization

Submitted by cdewey on Thursday, February 23rd, 1:48 pm

Wyoming City Manager Curtis Holt was recently elected president of the Michigan Local Government Management Association.

Holt was previously the 2011 president-elect for the statewide municipal managers’ organization. His new responsibilities include, representing the organization at functions and working with the board on policies for members, budgets and governance issues. 

“I am honored to be selected by my peers to lead an organization that stands for integrity and quality in local government management,” Holt said. “We will be working to update our strategic plan over the next year and specifically working to align our strategic initiatives with current technology, and I am looking forward to the work ahead.”

Holt has been involved in city management for 25 years, and has been Wyoming’s city manager since 2000.

Holt succeeds 2011 MLGMA President Steven Brock, city manager of Farmington Hills.

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Career Transitions Workshops at KDL

Submitted by KDL on Thursday, February 23rd, 9:46 am
Career Transitions Workshops at KDL

Want to brush up on your job-hunting skills? We can help with a series of Career Transitions Workshops occuring this spring! The four-part series will take place at the Wyoming branch in March, the Kentwood branch in April and the East Grand Rapids branch in May.

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Woman dies after hitting tree

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 4:37am

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) - Wet slick roads proved deadly overnight.

Around 11:15 Wednesday night, Michigan State Police say a 24-year-old woman from Grand Rapids was on I-196 near Chicago Drive when she lost control of her car, slid into a ditch, and hit a tree.

She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.

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Wyoming Police Department Offers Citizen Academy Program

Submitted by cdewey on Wednesday, February 22nd, 1:38 pm
Wyoming Police Department Offers Citizen Academy Program

WYOMING, Mich., - The Wyoming Police Department will be offering a Citizens Academy Program to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement in the community. This program is designed for persons of all backgrounds and occupations, and is patterned after successful programs in other parts of the country.

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Gadget Petting Zoos at KDL

Submitted by KDL on Wednesday, February 22nd, 10:15 am
Gadget Petting Zoos at KDL

Get your hands on the latest downloadable devices such as the Nook, iPad and more! We are offering many Gadget Petting Zoos this month, some for teens and some for adults. During these one-hour presentations, explore and learn how you can use these devices to download free music, eBooks and eAudiobooks from our digital collection. We hope to see you there!

Teen Gadget Petting Zoo Schedule (for grades 6-12)

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Uccellos opens in Grandville, MI

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 4:21pm
Uccellos opens in Grandville, MI

Another new restaurant has opened in the Rivertown area in Grandville, MI.

Uccello’s latest restaurant opened at 3940 Rivertown Parkway and adds a new dimension to the area. They have a large menu and feature different specials nightly.

Monday evenings at Uccello’s is always a popular one with pasta dishes at half price. Why not give it a try?

Check out their site at: grandville@uccellos.com

 

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Slain soldier's father protests NJ flag-lowering

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 10:12am

WYOMING, Mich. (AP) -- A western Michigan man whose son was killed while serving in the military has burned a replica of New Jersey's flag to protest that state's decision to lower it in honor of performer Whitney Houston.

John Burri set the flag alight Saturday on a grill outside his home in Wyoming, near Grand Rapids.

The 60-year-old Burri says lowering flags should be done for men and women who have given their lives in service to the United States. He told The Detroit News and The Grand Rapids Press that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's decision takes away the meaning of lowering flags.

Army Specialist Eric Burri died in 2005 in Baghdad. Michigan flags were lowered in his honor.

Houston, a New Jersey native, died Feb. 11 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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