JV Hawks Defeat Zeeland West in Season-Opening Road Game
Hawks of a feather flew together as the Junior Varsity Red Hawks hit the road taking on the Zeeland West Dux in what can only be described as an explosive defensive performance. Cedar Springs received the opening kickoff but could not get much going on its first drive, as Zeeland West forced an early stop and helped set the tone for a physical, field-position battle. From there, the two teams traded stops, short gains and hard-earned yards throughout a scoreless first half. T
Jake Watson
2 hours ago4 min read
Solon Planning Commission Recommends Extending Data Center Moratorium
SOLON TOWNSHIP — The Solon Township Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug. 26, to recommend extending the township’s moratorium on data centers by another six months. The recommendation now moves to the Solon Township Board, which will decide whether to formally approve the extension. The vote comes as township officials continue reviewing possible zoning regulations related to data centers, an issue that has drawn significant public attention and concern in rece
Michael Walker
9 hours ago2 min read
Cedar Springs Seeks Public Input on 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan
The City of Cedar Springs is asking residents to help shape the future of local parks, trails, open spaces and recreation facilities as it updates its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan. The city is gathering feedback through an online survey, available at this link here. Responses are due by Friday, September 11, at 5 p.m. The plan is being updated to assess existing parks and recreation facilities and to define goals for future improvements. City officials said community feed
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1 day ago1 min read
Cedar Springs Adopts New Truck Route Ordinance
It's not quite "stay in your lane," but for commercial truck drivers passing through Cedar Springs, the new rule comes close: stay on the route.
Jake Watson
2 days ago2 min read
Coffee, Cribbage and Community: Sgt. Paulson Looks Back on Cedar Springs Role
When Sgt. Jon Paulson thinks back on his time serving Cedar Springs, he doesn't point first to arrests, calls for service or statistics. He talks about coffee with business owners, conversations with residents, children at daycare centers, seniors at retirement communities and a cribbage game at The Brook with a resident named Jim. For Paulson, those moments became the foundation of his role as the Kent County Sheriff’s Office sergeant assigned to Cedar Springs. It's a role h
Jake Watson
2 days ago5 min read
Hunters Prepare: Michigan Approves Deer Hunting Regulation Changes
Michigan hunters will see several deer hunting regulation changes over the next two seasons after the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved updates for 2026 and 2027. The seven-member citizen commission, appointed by the governor, approved the changes Wednesday following public input and recommendations from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR said the changes are intended to support healthy deer populations while balancing hunter opportunity and pu
Michael Walker
4 days ago2 min read
