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Yesterday was Cedar Springs’ 87th annual Red Flannel Festival, and the town was given one of those October days that makes nostalgia almost too easy. It was about 64 degrees, sunny, with blue skies. Just enough cool in the air to make the flannels feel needed, without forcing anyone to pretend they were comfortable while secretly feeling like they were dying of heat exhaustion. Great weather for a town of great people. Now, I know the title of this column may sound a little g

Cedar Springs and Kenowa Hills battled through a physical, defensive first half Friday night before the Knights pulled away after halftime, handing the Red Hawks a 44-19 loss on Red Flannel Eve. Kenowa Hills led by just one point at halftime, 14-13, but scored 30 second-half points to take control of the game. Cedar Springs received the opening kickoff and leaned early on its ground game. Schoenborn, Bravata and Pike all carried the ball during the first series, with Schoenbo

Two incumbent Cedar Springs Board of Education members seeking re-election have shared more about their backgrounds, priorities and reasons for running to retain their seats. April Patin and Mistie Bowser are both seeking full four-year terms on the Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education in the November election. Their responses were received after The Bugle’s initial candidate article went to press. Voters in the Cedar Springs Public Schools district will decide fou

SAND LAKE — Doors were open, scissors were shearing and the energy in downtown Sand Lake carried the feel of a community on the move. On Sunday, Sept. 27, eight Sand Lake businesses celebrated ribbon cutting ceremonies during a community-wide event hosted by the Sand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The afternoon gave residents and visitors a chance to step inside local shops, meet business owners and see firsthand the growing variety of services available in the Sand Lake area

The lights were bright, the smiles were wide and the excitement inside the room could be felt long before the final name was called. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Red Flannel Festival Queen Pageant continued one of Cedar Springs’ most beloved traditions, bringing together contestants, families, and community members for an evening filled with anticipation and celebration. The pageant once again highlighted the deep roots this tradition holds in Cedar Springs. Beginning with the

GREENVILLE — Under a full moon on a clear 68-degree night, Cedar Springs brought energy from the opening whistle against rival Greenville and never let the Yellow Jackets find their footing. The Red Hawks scored on the first play from scrimmage, turned turnovers into points and leaned on a punishing ground game to earn a 52-12 win on the road. Cedar Springs kicked off to start the game, and on Greenville’s first snap, the Red Hawks forced a fumble behind the line of scrimmage