Editorial: Red Hawks Of A Feather Flock Together
If you spend enough time on social media, it starts to feel like the whole country is locked in a shouting match. Every issue turns into a contest and every national headline asks you to pick sides of polarized issues. Ask a resident here in Cedar Springs, and they'll probably tell you that isn’t how local life tends to unfold. Around here, the conversations tend to circle back to familiar ground. Property taxes. Water bills, (we won't even go into the color of the water at t
Jake Watson
3 hours ago3 min read
With Red Flannel Coffee Behind Her, Pro "Axer" Heads to World Championship
CEDAR SPRINGS - Cedar Springs’ Red Flannel Coffee Company is sending its first sponsored professional athlete to the world stage. Angela “AJ” Jenson, a Texas-based professional axe thrower, will compete at the upcoming World Championships, backed by the local coffee company whose motto, “Roasted for the Resilient,” mirrors her journey. Jenson began throwing in 2019 at what she describes as a frustrating first experience, with little instruction and poor equipment. Instead of
Michael Walker
1 day ago3 min read
Main Street Building Set For Demolition, Paves Way For What's Next
CEDAR SPRINGS - If you take a stroll through town next week, you might notice a rather large gap where a familiar piece of our Main Street cityscape used to be. Dean’s Excavating out of Sand Lake is spending this upcoming Monday and Tuesday, March 9th and 10th, tearing down the mixed-use building at 37 and 39 N Main Street.
Jake Watson
2 days ago2 min read
City Approves Sale Of Former City Hall To Red Oak Management
CEDAR SPRINGS - The City of Cedar Springs has officially approved a purchase agreement for the property located at 66 South Main Street. The buildings will be sold to Red Oak Management, a property management company currently located at 25 W Beech Street, with deep roots here in town.
Jake Watson
3 days ago3 min read
