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SAND LAKE — The Village of Sand Lake moved Monday night to stabilize its government and secure fire protection services, appointing five new council members, including former village president Dan Hula as village president once again, and unanimously approving a 10-year agreement with Nelson Township for the equivalent of $500,000 between equipment, trucks, and liquid assets; meaning fire coverage comes in at a cost of about $50,000 per year. The public erupted in applause after the vote took place.

SOLON TOWNSHIP — A contentious Solon Township Planning Commission meeting Wednesday night centered on two ordinance proposals that drew significant public criticism: a rezoning plan along 17 Mile Road and a draft ordinance addressing data centers.

CEDAR SPRINGS — If you want to know what Cedar Springs is focusing on in the year ahead, the new city budget offers a pretty clear answer: keep services steady, regroup financially after an expensive year, and prepare for the next round of big projects.

KENT CITY — After more than four decades of serving students and families as an outdoor classroom, the Howard Christensen Nature Center is facing a significant transition.

EDITORIAL — Late March in Michigan is never all that convincing.

CEDAR SPRINGS - If you take a stroll through town next week, you might notice a rather large gap where a familiar piece of our Main Street cityscape used to be. Dean’s Excavating out of Sand Lake is spending this upcoming Monday and Tuesday, March 9th and 10th, tearing down the mixed-use building at 37 and 39 N Main Street.

CEDAR SPRINGS — When emergencies happen in the southern half of Nelson Township, the response has long come from Cedar Springs. That partnership will continue for at least two more years.

SAND LAKE — The majority of the Sand Lake Village Council and the Planning Commission resigned Monday, leaving the village without a governing quorum as it approaches the possible loss of its fire department and a May vote on whether to dissolve the village.

EDITORIAL - Lately, it feels as though the ground beneath us has been shifting. It hasn't been too subtle either, it has been enough to make people stop and ask, "what comes next?"

CEDAR SPRINGS — A routine welfare check on a bitterly cold January morning led to a well-deserved honor for one deputy with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.

DETROIT, MI - The Red Hawks made their presence known at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2026 MHSAA Wrestling Championships this past Saturday, bringing home two individual state titles and four All State honors in a thrilling weekend featuring 896 wrestlers and 1,568 matches.

CEDAR SPRINGS - Residents in Cedar Springs may want to set a few clocks and charge their phones before turning in this Saturday night.