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SAND LAKE — The Village of Sand Lake will remain incorporated after a two-thirds majority vote was failed to be made. Unofficial results show 499 voters, or 55.14 percent, voted yes to vacate the village’s incorporation, while 406 voters, or 44.86 percent, voted no. Although a majority supported disincorporation, the proposal required a two‑thirds majority to pass and did not meet that threshold. Though the majority supported disincorporation, the vote failed to meet a two-th

SAND LAKE — Voters in Nelson Township and the Village of Sand Lake are casting ballots today in a decision that could reshape the future of the village. Polls opened today at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 18 W. Lake St. Because village residents are also electors of Nelson Township, all eligible voters are casting ballots at the same location. The primary question before voters asks whether the incorporation of the Village of Sand Lake shoul

CEDAR SPRINGS — City crews will begin routine hydrant flushing throughout the community starting May 11, with work expected to continue for approximately one week. The annual maintenance effort is designed to clean the city’s water system pipes, remove settled buildup and improve overall water quality for residents and businesses. Hydrant flushing plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the municipal water system. Flushing removes naturally occurring

TYRONE TOWNSHIP — A 91 year old man died Sunday afternoon following a single vehicle crash approximately nine miles west of Cedar Springs. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded at 12:40 p.m. on May 3, 2026 to the intersection of Tyrone Avenue NW and 18 Mile Road NW for a report of a serious crash. Investigators determined the driver, a 91 year old Tyrone Township man, was traveling northbound when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a transmission tower. He was prono