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"America's Most Wanted" profiles West Michigan murder

Submitted by Phil Dawson, Reporter
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 11:07pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) - The family of  Ryan Pollok, a West Michigan man murdered more than four years ago, is hoping another mention on "America's Most Wanted" will lead to his killers.

"They have the full national and international reach," says Doug Pollok, Ryan's father. "Unfortunately, it hasn't been successful for us yet."

Friday night, the program profiled Pollok's case for the second time since his murder in September of 2007. Pollok, 22, was leaving a party in Wyoming at the same time police believe Juan Reyes and his brother Eric Santiago were chasing an enemy gang member.  Investigators say Reyes fired wildly and killed Pollok, a man he had never met.

Investigators believe the brothers escaped to Texas, California or Mexico.  Relatives and friends may be helping them hide.

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America's Most Wanted to feature Michigan murder

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 2:06pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM)- A West Michigan murder will be featured on America's Most Wanted.

In September 2007 Ryan Pollock was shot to death outside of a house on Cutler Street in Wyoming.  Police named Eric Santiago and Juan Reyes as suspects in the homicide but they have never been caught.

America's Most Wanted first aired the Ryan Pollock case in 2009.

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Wyoming City Manager's Blog - "Relentless Positive Action"

Submitted by cdewey on Thursday, April 5th, 1:30 pm
Wyoming City Manager's Blog - "Relentless Positive Action"

This past week, I was again reminded of the importance Gov. Snyder’s philosophy of “relentless positive action”and its significance to our daily life. 

On Monday, the Wyoming Downtown Development Authority (DDA) took a few minutes out of its meeting to recognize the significant efforts of one of our staff members, Kim Lucar, in supporting the organization since its inception in 1999.  For more than 10 years, she supported the DDA for no extra pay or accolades;  it was merely a good organization looking to improve a commercial corridor that has suffered significant change over the last few years, yet remains important to our community.   

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Watch out for the "purple potty"

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 1:07pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) - Watch out for the "purple potty!"

A Wyoming resident, Matt VanEssen, is using the "purple potty" as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life of Wyoming-Grandville on May 11-12.  The "purple potty" will be left in the front yards of area residents and the only way to get it picked up and removed will be to donate $20 to the American Cancer Society effort.  At that time, the person can choose who gets the "purple potty" next.

You can track the "purple potty's" location at https://www.zeemaps.com/purple_potty_project.

If anyone has any questions or to avoid the purple potty, contact Matt VanEssen at (616) 366-5637

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Scholar Athlete of the Week - Kimberly Stout

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 8:07pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM)- This week's Meijer Scholar Athlete is Kelloggsville High School student Kimberly Stout. She's impressing both in the classroom and in the athletic arena. Her resume is endless.

Stout is the captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams. She has earned all conference honors in volleyball. Stout is currently the catcher on the Rockets' softball team where she has played all four years.

Stout has a 4.167 grade point average and is also a member of the student congress.

Stout says she is headed to Grand Valley State University next fall to pursue a degree in early childhood education. 

Congratulations to Kimberly Stout from WZZM 13!

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April Hot Titles

Submitted by KDL on Wednesday, April 4th, 11:23 am
April Hot Titles

If you want it, we’ve got it! At KDL, we are committed to providing the popular materials you want to read, listen to or view. Look what’s new this month:

The Innocent by David Baldacci
The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark
The Witness by Nora Roberts
Happy Feet Two (DVD)

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3rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:19am
3rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon

Join us at Carrabba's Italian Grill on Friday, April 20th for a delicious lunch and some quality networking. Cost is only $15.00.  Special for a limited time: Showcase for only $35.00 and your lunch is on the Chamber. Space is limited so reserve early!

David Szidik from Interlogic Outsourcing Inc. went home with the $75.00 Roll Over Jackpot in April. Call it the luck of the Irish! The winning jackpot will start over in April at $25.00. Your business is automatically entered but you must be present to win.

Invite everyone you know that could benefit from a Chamber Membership. For a limited time Not-Yet-Members can attend one luncheon at member rates and if your guest joins the Chamber, your business will get $25 in Chamber Bucks redeemable for future events. It's a benefit everyone can take advantage of.

Register at: www.southkent.org.

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