The Privilege of Disagreement
“What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming.” As Saturday night’s fireworks finale lit up the sky and the grills cooled off sometime after sunset, Americans finally gave in to sleep after squeezing every last bit of life out of a long summer day. After sundown, when the noise softened and the sky returned to its familiar darkness, I found myself sitting at home with my son, replaying the evening in my mind. A memory came back to me from July 4th, 2022, when he
Jake Watson
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Overnight Crash Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
SOLON TOWNSHIP — One man is dead and several others were injured following a head‑on crash early Saturday morning in Solon Township. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 4, 2026, deputies with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to Algoma Avenue NE south of 15 Mile Road for a two‑vehicle crash. Solon Fire Department reported it was dispatched to a two‑car accident on Algoma Avenue, with first responders initially reporting six patients at the scene, classifying the inci
Jake Watson
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Cozy Reflections Opens New Winery Inside Shop
CEDAR SPRINGS — Get ready to raise a class to Cozy Reflections as they pop the cork on something new this summer. The downtown retail shop, open since 2021 and known for its curated selection of vintage finds, seasonal décor, unique gifts, and books, has added an in‑store wine tasting area featuring selections from Love Wines Winery of Ludington. Owner Kristin Corcoran said the addition blends perfectly with the shop’s inviting atmosphere. “We are excited to be adding Love Wi
Jake Watson
2 days ago2 min read
Big Boy Posts Maintenance Notice as Doors Remain Locked
CEDAR SPRINGS — New signage has appeared at the Cedar Springs Big Boy location, offering limited explanation after the restaurant’s doors were previously found chained shut.
Michael Walker
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Chained Doors Raise Questions at Cedar Springs Big Boy
CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs Big Boy location appears to be closed for good, with public records shedding additional light on the property's status.
Jake Watson
4 days ago1 min read
Cedar Springs Museum Announces New Hilltop Book
CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs Museum announced it is in the process of writing a new book detailing the life and legacy of the Hilltop School. Titled The Hilltop, Beyond the Bricks: The Stories That Shaped Generations, the project, a nonfiction narrative that tells the life story of the building through the people who filled its classrooms and hallways. Rather than serving as a simple timeline of dates and events, the book weaves together firsthand accounts, memories and
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