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SOLON TOWNSHIP — The Solon Township Planning Commission took a measured approach July 22, voting to amend a proposed zoning ordinance while postponing action on a separate rezoning request tied to the 17 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue corridors. The meeting followed action by the Solon Township Board on July 13, when trustees voted to reject a proposed zoning amendment that would have rezoned portions of 17 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue from Residential to Neighborhood Commercial.

CEDAR SPRINGS — Vanderhyde Brothers Ford in Cedar Springs will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of the statewide Roll Up & Give summer campaign in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event will take place inside the Vanderhyde Brothers Ford showroom, located at 345 N. Main St. NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Roll Up & Give is organized by Neighborhood Michigan Ford Dealers in support of Ford Motor Company’s Building Toget

CEDAR SPRINGS — Kent County is bringing the Community Fest back to Cedar Springs next month, promising an afternoon of family-friendly fun, free resources and opportunities to connect with local services. The Kent County North Community Fest will take place Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kent County North Campus, 4191 17 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs. The event is designed to give residents a chance to meet county departments and affiliates, explore available

CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education has accepted Superintendent Scott Smith’s letter of retirement, effective December 31, 2026, and has officially begun the search for the district’s next leader. During a recent meeting, the board chair moved to amend the agenda to include both the acceptance of Smith’s retirement and discussion of the superintendent’s evaluation status. Trustees voted to record Smith’s evaluation as “effective,” enabling the