The Place Itself is Worth The Effort
Last week I joked that by mid‑July at least a few parents might start missing the structure of the school calendar. I didn’t expect to prove my own point quite this quickly. Summer has a way of loosening the edges of time, and somewhere between this past Monday and Thursday I seem to have misplaced a few days. In the middle of it, though, (or was it at the end?) there was something worth pausing for. On Saturday morning families gathered for a life jacket giveaway at CTA. Thi
Jake Watson
2 hours ago3 min read
Community Gathers for “Swim Safe for Silas” Event
CEDAR SPRINGS — It was a warm, breezy Saturday morning as community members filled the parking lot at the Creative Technologies Academy (CTA) soccer field for the first-ever Swim Safe for Silas event, a gathering rooted in remembrance, awareness and action. Families arrived steadily throughout the morning, many leaving with life-saving resources and with renewed awareness about water safety. More than 100 life jackets were distributed to local families, part of a larger effor
Jake Watson
1 day ago2 min read
Cedar Springs Welcomes Two New Firefighters
CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs Fire Department added two new members to its ranks during the June 11 regular meeting of the Cedar Springs City Council.
Jake Watson
2 days ago1 min read
Cedar Springs Middle School Celebrates Student Achievement
Cedar Springs Middle School recently honored students for outstanding academic performance and exceptional attendance during the 2025–26 school year, recognizing the dedication and hard work shown throughout the year. Students were celebrated in three categories: Honor Roll, recognizing strong academic performance; Top Honors, awarded to eighth graders who maintained an exceptional cumulative GPA during their middle school years; and Outstanding Attendance, highlighting stude
Jake Watson
4 days ago4 min read
