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Sally J. Grayvold

Sally J. Grayvold age 83 of Sparta died Thursday, May 14, 2026 at U of M Health West. She was born December 26, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Hugh and Doris (Ruppert) Grannis. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1961 and Central Michigan University in 1965. Sally taught health, art and PE and coached basketball, volleyball and softball. She was a class advisor and mentor to many students. Surviving are her siblings, Sue (Phil) Harrison, Dan (Sally) Gran

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Dozens Show Up To Help Clean Up Cedar Creek, Heart of Cedar Park

CEDAR SPRINGS — A few light sprinkles early in the day weren’t enough to keep Cedar Springs residents from rolling up their sleeves Friday morning. Around 75 students from Creative Technologies Academy joined dozens of local volunteers, to take part in the Cedar Creek Cleanup. Spearheaded by the Community Building Development Team (CBDT), and in partnership with the City of Cedar Springs, the Rotary Club, and Creative Technologies Academy, the event brought neighbors together

Jake Watson

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Historic 1929 Landmark Reopens as Cedar Springs City Hall

CEDAR SPRINGS — Nearly 200 residents came and went Thursday evening, May 14, for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Cedar Springs’ new City Hall at 130 W. Muskegon St., to celebrate the transformation of a historic 1929 building into a modern civic center.

Jake Watson

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Construction Simplified Completes Transformation of Historic 1929 Building into New Cedar Springs City Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, MI – Construction Simplified is proud to announce the completion of Cedar Springs' new City Hall and Department of Public Works, marking the successful transformation of a historic 1929 municipal building into a modern, functional civic facility. A public open house will be held Thursday, May 14, from 4:00–6:00 PM, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 PM and the first City Council meeting in the new facility at 7:00 PM, celebrating

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Sally J. Grayvold

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Dozens Show Up To Help Clean Up Cedar Creek, Heart of Cedar Park

Jake Watson

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Historic 1929 Landmark Reopens as Cedar Springs City Hall

Jake Watson

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Construction Simplified Completes Transformation of Historic 1929 Building into New Cedar Springs City Hall

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iUnderstand Visits CTA 4th Grade Students with Message of Hope, Care, and Emotional Wellness

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From Around Town

A Note From The Publisher's Desk

“The stories are everywhere. They’re in the quiet pride of a new business opening on Main Street. They’re in the shared grief when we lose a neighbor. They’re in the laughter that rings out from the corner seat of the diner.” - Light of a Town, 2025. We’re a community who grieves together. It is with deep sadness that we learn of and take note of the passing of Donna Clark. Donna was one of our most devoted and avid readers, and a pillar of the Cedar Springs community. Donna’

Jake Watson

Mar 30

Editorial: Red Hawks Of A Feather Flock Together

If you spend enough time on social media, it starts to feel like the whole country is locked in a shouting match. Every issue turns into a contest and every national headline asks you to pick sides of polarized issues. Ask a resident here in Cedar Springs, and they'll probably tell you that isn’t how local life tends to unfold. Around here, the conversations tend to circle back to familiar ground. Property taxes. Water bills, (we won't even go into the color of the water at t

Jake Watson

Mar 8

Women's Club News - March, 2026

CEDAR SPRINGS - The March 5 meeting of the Cedar Springs Women’s Club was held at the Cedar Fields Community Building. The Hostess Committee had the tables decorated for St. Patrick’s Day with green tablecloths, sparkly green top hats and small pots of snacks for each person. They provided salads, fruit, veggies and dip, deviled eggs, and desserts for a pre-meeting snack.

Sue Harrison

Mar 6

Community Players Set for 8th One Act Festival

The Cedar Springs Community Players are inviting the community to an evening of mystery, intrigue and live performances at the Kent Theatre for their 8th Annual One Act Festival.

Nancy Noreen

Feb 20