U.S. Vision Abruptly Ends Partnership with Meijer, Other Retailers
- Jake Watson
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
CEDAR SPRINGS - If you walk into the vision center inside the 17 Mile Road Meijer in Cedar Springs, you may notice a sign stating they are closed.
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The "Why" Matters
Every now and then I’ll drive up to the north parking lot at Cedar Springs Baptist Church and just sit there for a few minutes. From up there you can look straight down Main Street. And if you get there early enough it's quiet most of the time. A few cars move through and sometimes you may see a person or two pass along. And I’ll catch myself wondering what that same view looked like a hundred years ago, or seventy, or even fifty years ago, which isn’t all that long ago when
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Kent County Community Fest Returns in August
CEDAR SPRINGS — Kent County is bringing the Community Fest back to Cedar Springs next month, promising an afternoon of family-friendly fun, free resources and opportunities to connect with local services. The Kent County North Community Fest will take place Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kent County North Campus, 4191 17 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs. The event is designed to give residents a chance to meet county departments and affiliates, explore available
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Scott Smith to Retire as CSPS Superintendent
CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education has accepted Superintendent Scott Smith’s letter of retirement, effective December 31, 2026, and has officially begun the search for the district’s next leader. During a recent meeting, the board chair moved to amend the agenda to include both the acceptance of Smith’s retirement and discussion of the superintendent’s evaluation status. Trustees voted to record Smith’s evaluation as “effective,” enabling the
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