Kent County
County budget balanced with boost from rising property values
by (alexandersinn)
Submitted 12-03-2015 under NEWS
Property value is returning to pre-housing crisis levels in Kent County, which allowed the Kent County Board of Commissioners to balance the 2016 budget and maintain the county’s current level of service. The budget of $382.6 million passed...
Catalyst Radio: Child well-being, addressing poverty the focuses of community effort
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-08-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about a multi-organizational effort to examine child well-being, and work for solutions to childhood poverty...
Santa signs to deaf children
by (tbalx)
Submitted 12-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) is probably not a nonprofit that comes readily to mind unless someone in your family or a friend happens to live with hearing loss. You might not know of this organization’s existence because only 3.8%...
NPO Showcase: Kent County Senior Millage
by (GRTV)
Submitted 08-01-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase focuses on the Kent County Senior Millage, which is up for renewal on the August 5, 2014 ballot. Art Tanis and Nancy Nielsen of the Kent County Senior Millage Steering and Review Committees, join us in studio to discuss...
NPO Showcase: Kent County Free Preschool Campaign
by (GRTV)
Submitted 07-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features the Kent County Free Preschool Campaign, a partnership of many educational and community organizations who have come together to provide free preschool for families in need. Judy Freeman, Director of the Great...
NPO Showcase: Family Futures
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-27-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This new segment of NPO Showcase features Family Futures, an organization that provides resources to parents to help them make their families strong. Family Futures provides support to parents and families through programs such as...
NPO Showcase: Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition
by (GRTV)
Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This latest segment of NPO Showcase features the Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition, a large group of agencies representing non-profit, profit, and government organizations that are dedicated to the elimination of elder abuse...
Call for Nominations for the 2013 Community Spirit Awards!
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 05-23-2013 under NEWS
Call for nominations! With all the revitalization work that is going on in our communities, it is important to take a step back and honor the individuals and organizations that are making positive changes happen. That’s why LINC is excited to...
County commission candidate Johnston wins, then loses, then waits for canvassing results
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-15-2012 under NEWS
Michael Johnston, retired schoolteacher, challenged six term incumbent Richard VanderMolen for the Kent County Commission seat in the 13th district. At first, it was reported that Johnston had won by a narrow five votes, but later it was...
Local Elections 2012: Kent County 14th District candidates respond to Rapidian questions
by (Holly)
Submitted 11-02-2012 under NEWS
Our politics beat asked the Kent County 14th District Commission candidates [Casey O'Neill and Carol Hennessy] some questions for our Rapidian readers. We hope they help you to get informed about where they stand on issues that affect us locally...