Latest in Local News

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

CEDAR SPRINGS — Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation (CSAPR) is celebrating 40 years of providing recreation and community enrichment opportunities for residents throughout Cedar Springs and northern Kent County. Established in 1986, the organization brings together schools, local governments, instructors, businesses, and volunteers to offer programs for people of all ages, interests, and abilities. CSAPR’s partnership includes Cedar Springs Public Schools, the City of Ced

Kent Intermediate School District is moving forward with plans to transfer Howard Christensen Nature Center to the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and demolish its buildings, amid scrutiny from former representatives of Lily’s Frog Pad, Tyrone Township officials and members of the public. In an Oct. 20 website update, Kent ISD said declining school use and ongoing costs led to its decision to transfer the property to the conservancy. The district also confirmed that its boa

SPARTAN STADIUM, SPARTA — The Cedar Springs crowd brought the noise. The Red Hawks brought the finish. Before the first snap Friday night, the visiting stands were electric as Cedar Springs took the field, already giving a sense that, after everything this season had asked of them, the Red Hawks had one more performance to give their hometown. And. They. Delivered. Cedar Springs powered past Sparta 52-27 to finish the regular season at 4-5, turning takeaways into touchdowns a

Randy Barton is looking forward to getting to know Cedar Springs, not only in its classrooms, but at school plays and band concerts, and through conversations with the people who call the community home. The Cedar Springs Board of Education selected Barton as the district’s next superintendent following interviews with two finalists. The board authorized contract negotiations ahead of his anticipated January start.

Pumpkins weren’t the only thing worth celebrating Saturday at Pumpkin Palooza. Halloween costumes, live music and a little witchy footwork made for a festive Saturday afternoon as Pumpkin Palooza brought families together at Heart of Cedar Springs Park. Held from 2 to 5 p.m., the free community celebration was presented by the Harvest of Hope Foundation and Green Family & Friends, with a pumpkin giveaway and activities for all ages. Some guests arrived dressed in Halloween co