Kent Harvest Trails showcases 20 participating Farms offering locally grown foods, activities, like corn mazes & hayrides and more for all to enjoy. Most farms are free, but a few may charge admission & there may be fee’s for special activities. Check out the fun down on these farms!

Participating Farms are:

GREENVILLE, Mich.—A literacy program finding success at two Greenville schools is expanding.

Little Free Libraries is a grassroots initiative to push people to read more.  The program, which is available at Baldwin Heights and Cedar Crest elementary schools, allows visitors to borrow a book from a mailbox-type receptacle at no cost.

The district says additional Little Free Libraries are already in the works for Walnut Hills and Lincoln Heights elementary schools, and the program may expand to local businesses in the near future.  The effort is being led by several staff members from Greenville Public Schools.

BELDING, Mich.—Some Belding city officials are going to a four-day work week.

City Manager Meg Mullendore says the city council unanimously approved the schedule change during their meeting July 16.  Mullendore says administrative staff, department of public works employees and front-line office workers will switch to four ten-hour days, starting August 19. After a six-month trial, the City will decide if the new schedule should become permanent.

Mullendore says the four-day work week will improve customer service, giving residents more time to visit city offices with their concerns.  The new office hours will be 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  Mullendore says so far she’s only heard praise from employees and residents about the altered hours, which will affect approximately a dozen city employees.