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
3 hours ago1 min read
Two Finalists Move Forward in Superintendent Search
After Monday's Cedar Springs Board of Education meeting, two finalists will return for a second round of interviews as Cedar Springs Public Schools moves closer to choosing its next superintendent. Randy Barton, assistant superintendent at Mason Public Schools, and Ryan Biller, superintendent of Tri County Area Schools, are scheduled to interview Monday, Oct. 19. Mason Superintendent Randy Barton Tri County Superintendent Ryan Biller Community members will also have an opport
Michael Walker
1 day ago1 min read
CS Brewing Continues to Give Back; Helps Local Dancers Take the Stage
Dinner at Cedar Springs Brewing Company is helping put local kids one step closer to the stage tonight. The brewery is hosting a Community Giveback night for Synergy Dance Studio, donating 10% of food sales, both dine-in and carryout, to support its upcoming production of The Nutcracker. For owner Dave Ringler, it’s another way to support the town that has supported the brewery for nearly 11 years. The Main Street business opened Nov. 13, 2015, and will mark its 11th annivers
Jake Watson
2 days ago2 min read
Shooting in Sparta Leaves One Dead, Another Hospitalized
SPARTA — One person died and another was hospitalized following a shooting Monday afternoon near the Tesa plant on South Union Street, south of Silver Creek Avenue. According to the Sparta Police Department, authorities responded around 3:45 p.m. to what was described as a domestic situation involving a man and a woman. The female was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the male is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to auth
Jake Watson
3 days ago1 min read
A Tale of Two Cities
No, I'm not talking about the classic Dickens story. I'm actually thinking of a different story entirely. Do you remember the old fable about the scorpion and the frog? A scorpion asks a frog for a ride across a river. The frog hesitates, understandably. But the scorpion offers a reassuring argument: “If I sting you, we will both drown.” Lulled into a sense of security, the frog agrees. Halfway across, the scorpion stings him anyway. As they begin to sink, the frog asks why.
Jake Watson
4 days ago6 min read
Red Hawks Rally, Fall to Lowell 41-30
There was no shortage of fight in our Red Hawks Friday night. After falling behind by two touchdowns, Cedar Springs battled back to take the lead before Lowell pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 41-30 win. It was very clear early that this would be a physical game after a scuffle in the first quarter was broken up by an official. That early exchange set the tone for the rest of the night, as hard hits and costly penalties followed while the teams traded scores and moment
Jake Watson
6 days ago3 min read
