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Four people were taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash on 17 Mile Road on Saturday, Aug. 22. The crash occurred on 17 Mile Road between Hanna Avenue and Pine Island Drive. The Solon Township Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 11:54 a.m. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, 10 people were involved in the crash. Four were transported to the hospital, while six others were evaluated or accounted for at the scene and were not transpo

Learning and fun do not have to end when the school bell rings. After-school activities can give children a chance to explore new interests, stay active, build confidence and make lasting friendships outside the classroom. From music lessons and art classes to organized sports, clubs and informal neighborhood play, the right activities can help children grow socially, physically and academically. For parents, the key is finding a balance that keeps kids engaged without making

Cozy Reflections is one step closer to becoming part of the Cedar Springs Social District after City Council voted unanimously to amend the district map to include the downtown shop. The decision was made at the Aug. 13 City Council meeting and marks an important step in the process. Final approval must still come from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission before the shop can officially participate as a social district permittee. Cozy Reflections, located downtown on Main St

If you happen to looking for something to do locally on Saturday, August 29th, you're in luck! Cedar Springs residents will have two opportunities to support local causes, with a morning car show and an evening charity soccer game both raising money for area organizations. The day begins with the Classic Kelly’s 2026 Car Show, running from 8 a.m. to noon at Classic Kelly’s Family Restaurant, 356 N. Main St. NE, Cedar Springs. The event will feature a variety of vehicles, with

KENT COUNTY - Following last month's retirement announcement of Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young, the Kent County Sheriff Appointment Committee has unanimously voted to appoint Undersheriff Bryan Muir to serve as the next sheriff of Kent County. Muir will officially assume the role on Oct. 9, 2026, when Sheriff LaJoye-Young retires after decades of service. Muir has served with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office since 2001. Over the course of his career, he has held as

Michigan’s fiscal year 2027 education budget, signed back in July by Gov. Whitmer, makes major changes to school funding while investing in literacy, free school meals, early childhood education and teacher support. Local education leaders say two changes, a weighted funding formula and a new way to calculate enrollment, could help districts better meet student needs. The budget moves Michigan to a weighted per-pupil funding model, a change long supported by Dan Behm, executi