Santa Claus is Coming to The Cedar Springs Museum!
You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout, I’m telling you why; Santa Claus is coming to the Cedar Springs Museum! He’s making an early stop in Cedar Springs, and the community is invited to join in some holiday cheer at the Cedar Springs Museum! The museum will host free photos with Santa on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to capture a holiday memory before calendars fill with shopping trips, gatherings, and e
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Nine Months, Seven Drafts: How Solon Reached Its 7th Data Center Hearing
SOLON TOWNSHIP — After nine months and seven drafts, Solon Township’s proposed data center rules include stronger protections for neighbors and water resources than the original proposal. They also leave township officials room to approve exceptions. Here's where we stand today.
Jake Watson
23 hours ago4 min read
DTE, Consumers File Suit Against Prop 2
Michigan’s two largest utilities filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a voter-approved ban on their political donations, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. DTE Energy, Consumers Energy and their parent companies are challenging the utility-related provisions of Proposal 2 before they take effect. The measure passed with about 81% of the vote, according to unofficial results. The lawsuit argues that the ban unfairly singles out utilities while leaving l
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5 days ago2 min read
Sand Lake Man Charged in Woman’s Death, Denied Bond
A 44-year-old Sand Lake man accused of killing a Greenville woman was denied bond Thursday during his arraignment in Montcalm County’s 64B District Court. Matthew Duane Jackson faces charges of open murder and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent in connection with the death of Holly Kay Luna, 28. The charges carry maximum penalties of life imprisonment and five years in prison, respectively. Jackson appeared remotely from the Kent County Jail before Montcalm Coun
Michael Walker
5 days ago1 min read
Local Elections Bring New Faces to City Council, School Board
CEDAR SPRINGS — Voters ushered in new faces on the Cedar Springs Board of Education and City Council, while election results in Sand Lake and Sparta also brought changes in local leadership. Heidi Armock, Richard Bell, April Patin and Jenna Hess won seats on the Cedar Springs school board. Patin will retain her seat, while Armock, Bell and Hess will join as newcomers. Longtime board member and incumbent Mistie Bowser fell short of the votes needed to retain her position. Bren
Jake Watson
6 days ago2 min read
Woman Found Dead Following Traffic Stop in Nelson Township
NELSON TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old woman was pronounced dead and a seriously injured 44-year-old man was flown to a hospital after Kent County sheriff’s deputies stopped a pickup truck during a suspicious-person investigation. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the woman’s death as suspicious. Investigators do not believe there are any outstanding suspects or an ongoing threat to the community. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:52 a.m. to a residence ne
Jake Watson
Nov 22 min read
