Solon Township Meeting Adjourns After Tense Public Comment
SOLON TOWNSHIP — A Solon Township Board meeting Tuesday night ended less than 18 minutes after it began, as raised voices and mounting frustration from residents led officials to adjourn the session early.
Michael Walker
9 hours ago1 min read
Child Suffers Minor Injuries in Pedestrian Crash
CEDAR SPRINGS — A child sustained minor injuries Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the corner of Seventh and Pine Streets. Cedar Springs Fire Department and Rockford Ambulance responded to the scene at approximately 3:10 p.m. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation and determined the child was crossing the street from the sidewalk when they were struck by a vehicle that was slowing to turn and had the right of way. Authorities reported
Jake Watson
1 day ago1 min read
Last Turn at Bat
If you listened closely enough early Thursday afternoon, you might have heard the school bell at Cedar Springs Public Schools ring out for the last time this year. It didn’t sound any different than it did in October or March, but somehow it just feels different in June. Perhaps a little weightier, but with relief...if that makes any sense. Tomorrow there won’t be any buses lining up for early morning drop-off and alarms can finally get a break, at least for the students. The
Jake Watson
2 days ago3 min read
Pieces of Hilltop History to Be Preserved for Future Generations
CEDAR SPRINGS — As the Hilltop building approaches demolition on the 100th anniversary of its construction, two familiar pieces of its history will be saved and preserved for the community. Cedar Springs Public Schools has agreed to donate a hand painted Red Hawks sign and the school’s longtime recess bell to the Cedar Springs Historical Museum. Both items hold special meaning for generations of former students who passed through the doors of the building, which first opened
Jake Watson
4 days ago2 min read
