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The lights were bright, the stands were packed and the energy at Red Hawk Stadium was everything a homecoming night should be. With an electric crowd behind them and their first win of the season within reach, the Cedar Springs Red Hawks delivered a performance worthy of the moment, defeating Allendale 63-34 on Friday night. Cedar Springs set the tone on its opening drive when Deegan Pike moved the Red Hawks into Allendale territory on very first play. Spencer Schoenborn carr

Creative Technologies Academy marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a special tribute ceremony and Day of Service, bringing students together with local first responders, law enforcement and members of the military. The annual event gave students a chance to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11 while also learning about service, sacrifice and the people who continue to serve communities today. Firefighters from the Sand Lake, Solon and Montc

Cedar Springs kicked off both Red Flannel and Homecoming season with plenty of school spirit at Red Hawk Stadium, as the seniors defeated the juniors 24-6 in the annual powderpuff football game. Before the game, both student coaches were ready to play up the friendly rivalry and have some fun in a role reversal from their normal padded-positions on the field. “We’re gonna play fast, we’re gonna play hard, we’re gonna play for each other,” Senior Head Coach Spencer Schoenborn

Looking for a job? You may not need to look much further. Kent County job seekers will have a chance to meet with several local and regional employers during an upcoming hiring event at North Kent Connect. West Michigan Works! will host the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Drive NE, Rockford. The event is designed to give job seekers a friendly, face-to-face opportunity to connect with employers, ask questions and le

To many people in the area, “Cedar Springs” stretches past the 2.03 square miles that make up the city limits. All of Solon Township shares the Cedar Springs 49319 zip code, and many township residents and businesses are commonly thought of as part of the broader Cedar Springs community. But legally, the City of Cedar Springs and Solon Township are separate local governments, with different boundaries, elected officials, tax structures and service responsibilities. That disti

The former Rite Aid building on 17 Mile Road has sat quiet for some time, but if a new proposal moves forward, the vacant storefront could soon see a steady stream of activity again; this time as a car wash.