A Chance To Step In
A few days ago, we reported on the two open seats on the Cedar Springs City Council. There’s also an open seat on the Planning Commission. On paper, it reads like normal city business. Resignations were accepted. Applications are now open. Interviews will soon be scheduled, and the calendar moves forward. Sitting in that council meeting, though, it felt a little more personal than procedural. Council members took a moment to thank Brayden Marvel and Alice Rudy for their servi
Jake Watson
16 hours ago3 min read
Multiple Departments Respond to Fully Involved Solon Township House Fire
SOLON TOWNSHIP — Around 5:04 p.m. Friday, the Solon Township Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Solon Road at the corner of Solon and Edgerton roads.
Jake Watson
2 days ago1 min read
Two Council Vacancies Offer Cedar Springs Residents Chance to Serve Their Community
CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs City Council is accepting applications to fill two vacant council seats. On April 9, 2026, the council voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Brayden Marvel and Alice Rudy. Marvel stepped down after moving with his family outside the district. Rudy’s resignation came as a surprise during the meeting, when she asked the council to accept her resignation, citing personal and family reasons. Council members offered statements of appreci
Jake Watson
3 days ago2 min read
Local Lifejacket Drive Aims to Save Lives
CEDAR SPRINGS — Nearly nine months after her 4-year-old son, Silas, drowned at Long Lake Park, Kaila Palmer is working to make sure other families are spared the same heartbreak. On July 25, 2025, first responders were called to Long Lake Park in Solon Township around 8 p.m. after an unresponsive child was pulled from the water. Despite extended resuscitation efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. Silas Palmer - Pho
Jake Watson
3 days ago2 min read
Cedar Springs Chamber Shuttering After 14 Years of Service
CEDAR SPRINGS - The Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, formed in 2012 by a small group of local business owners and organization leaders, is ending its run after 14 years of organizing events aimed at revitalizing downtown and giving residents more to do locally.
Jake Watson
5 days ago2 min read
Cedar Springs FFA Students Recognized at Michigan FFA State Convention
CEDAR SPRINGS - Members of the Cedar Springs FFA chapter recently attended the Michigan FFA State Convention. Students attended as State FFA Band members, award recipients, Leadership Development Event Contestants and Delegates. Those delegates included Grace Marvin and Hunter Carlson. During the convention, members participated in meetings, activities, and opportunities to connect with other FFA members from across the state while representing Cedar Springs. Two students, Ca
Taryn Troupe
6 days ago2 min read
