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In Cedar Springs, cheer has long been part of the sound and spirit of game nights and hometown pride. Now, a newly united cheer program is inviting the community to gather around the table in support of the athletes who help bring that spirit to life. The Cedar Springs Cheer Alliance will host its Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Cedar Springs High School cafeteria, located at 5212 17 Mile Road NE. Proceeds from the dinne

For Seth Coxon, the Subway in Cedar Springs is more than a sandwich shop. It is where he got his first job. It is where he first learned the basics of customer service, food prep and working behind the counter in his hometown. And now, more than 15 years later, he owns the very same shop. Coxon, a 2010 Cedar Springs High School graduate, has purchased the Cedar Springs Subway and will officially take over ownership Wednesday, Oct. 7. “It’s pretty cool to come full circle and

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