Red Hawks Finish With Fire, Defeat Sparta 52-27
SPARTAN STADIUM, SPARTA — The Cedar Springs crowd brought the noise. The Red Hawks brought the finish. Before the first snap Friday night, the visiting stands were electric as Cedar Springs took the field, already giving a sense that, after everything this season had asked of them, the Red Hawks had one more performance to give their hometown. And. They. Delivered. Cedar Springs powered past Sparta 52-27 to finish the regular season at 4-5, turning takeaways into touchdowns a
Jake Watson
1 hour ago4 min read
Randy Barton Selected as Next CSPS Superintendent
Randy Barton is looking forward to getting to know Cedar Springs, not only in its classrooms, but at school plays and band concerts, and through conversations with the people who call the community home. The Cedar Springs Board of Education selected Barton as the district’s next superintendent following interviews with two finalists. The board authorized contract negotiations ahead of his anticipated January start.
Jake Watson
4 days ago5 min read
Pumpkins, Music, and Community Fill The Heart Park
Pumpkins weren’t the only thing worth celebrating Saturday at Pumpkin Palooza. Halloween costumes, live music and a little witchy footwork made for a festive Saturday afternoon as Pumpkin Palooza brought families together at Heart of Cedar Springs Park. Held from 2 to 5 p.m., the free community celebration was presented by the Harvest of Hope Foundation and Green Family & Friends, with a pumpkin giveaway and activities for all ages. Some guests arrived dressed in Halloween co
Jake Watson
6 days ago1 min read
Three Write-In Candidates Seek Two Cedar Springs Council Seats
Growth, city spending and the importance of listening to residents are central themes for three write-in candidates seeking two seats on the Cedar Springs City Council. With no candidates’ names printed on the ballot for those seats, voters will need to write in their choices in the Nov. 3 election. Renee Race, Brittany Batt and Mark Laws are seeking the positions. The Cedar Springs Bugle reached out to all three candidates about their experience, priorities and vision for Ce
Jake Watson
Oct 164 min read
Halloween Fun Returns to Cedar Springs
Get the costumes ready and make room on the porch for a pumpkin. Two upcoming community events will bring fall fun to Cedar Springs, with a pumpkin giveaway at Heart of Cedar Springs Park and Halloween trick-or-treating downtown. Pumpkin Palooza — Oct. 17 This Saturday, the Cedar Springs Community Pumpkin Palooza will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at Heart of Cedar Springs Park. Presented by the Harvest of Hope Foundation and Green Family & Friends, the event offers free admiss
Jake Watson
Oct 161 min read
Kent County Sheriff's Office Investigates Algoma Twp. Shooting
A woman was shot and killed Thursday morning at a home northeast of Sparta, and her adult son was taken into custody a short time later, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded shortly after 9 a.m. to a home near Indian Lakes Road and Pine Island Drive, between Sparta and Cedar Springs. Other people inside the home called 911, Sheriff Bryan Muir said. Authorities described the shooting as a domestic incident involving a mother and son. Neither person
Michael Walker
Oct 151 min read
