In Case You Missed It: Last week, Judge Terence “T.J.” Ackert of our 17th Circuit Court was honored with the 2025 Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award—one of Michigan's top honors for service to children and families. Presented by the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the award recognizes Judge Ackert's decades of leadership, compassion, and dedication to improving outcomes for children across our state. His impact has been felt in Kent County an

‼️ PUPDATE (Jan. 12): Little dude is doing great at the Kent County Animal Shelter 🐾, but sadly, no microchip was found — so, still looking for his owner. Thank you for sharing and caring! Our Millennium team found a lost, small white dog near Riverbend and Vets Memorial Drive 🐾 He was wet, muddy, and terrified 🥺 Animal control picked him up around 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. He’ll be dropped off and processed at the Kent County Animal Shelter, where they’ll check him for a microchip. Please help

Kent County Parks announces projects at 9 parks