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With the air filled with the smell of elephant ears and cotton candy, seas of red flannels and red shirts alike poured into downtown Cedar Springs for the 86th annual Red Flannel Festival. Hot weather and even hotter pavement became home to thousands of visitors from near and far, as the streets were filled with excitement, tradition, and community spirit. This year’s festival proved to be yet another resounding success, offering something for everyone, from carnival rides to the grand parade.

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Falling leaves and temperatures are a great reason to come visit the Nelson Township Branch of Kent District Library in Sand Lake this month!

CEDAR SPRINGS – City officials are inviting proposals to redevelop the longtime City Hall property at 66 S. Main Street, marking a significant opportunity in the heart of downtown. The Central Business District site includes two structures: the former municipal office building and an adjacent cold storage warehouse, which may be purchased together or separately. The city will retain the public parking lot adjacent to the buildings.

Cedar Springs – A two-vehicle accident on 17 Mile Road near Woodlawn Hills Drive disrupted traffic and left two individuals with serious injuries on Wednesday, October 1st. The incident occurred at approximately 4:06 p.m. when a small truck heading westbound stopped in the roadway to make a left-hand turn. A second vehicle traveling behind it collided with the truck from behind.

In a game for the ages, the Cedar Springs Red Hawks thrilled their fans with a nail-biting 35-28 victory over the Lowell Red Arrows on Friday night. With just 11 seconds left on the clock, the Hawks punched in the winning touchdown, sending the traveling crowd into a frenzy and proving once again why this team is one to watch.

As crimson banners wave and festival-goers gather for the 86th Red Flannel Festival, the Red Flannel Factory stands as a living testament to Cedar Springs’ history, resilience, and community spirit. From its humble beginnings in 1936 to its current revival under the leadership of Courtney Haynes, the factory embodies the town’s enduring identity; stitched together with tradition and innovation.

RED HAWK STADIUM - The Cedar Springs Red Hawks defended their home turf Friday night with a hard-fought 31-21 victory over the Greenville Yellow Jackets in a heated rivalry matchup. The win pushes the Red Hawks to 3-0 on the season, but the game wasn’t without its challenges.

Kenowa Hills — In a clash of undefeated teams, the Cedar Springs Red Hawks (3-0) took to the road to face the Kenowa Hills Knights (3-0) for the Knights’ homecoming game. What followed was a thrilling and physical showdown that ended with a 49-35 victory for Kenowa Hills, handing Cedar Springs their first loss of the season.

After taking a few summer months off, the Cedar Springs Women’s Club met for their fall meeting on September 4 at the Cedar Fields Community Building. The Executive Board as Hostess Committee provided a light luncheon of salads, fruit, veggies, crackers and cheese, and desserts. Tables were decorated with school supplies brought by Club members and were donated to the Cedar Springs Elementary Schools.

CEDAR SPRINGS — The Cedar Springs City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, September 11, to approve a seven-year lease extension for the Teams of Skinner Field. This decision extends the group’s lease until 2032, providing the volunteer organization with greater stability as they continue their mission to improve and maintain the field for the community.

The Cedar Springs Public Library is developing a new Strategic Plan to shape its services, programs, and resources for the coming years. This plan will be designed to reflect the community’s needs and priorities, ensuring the library remains a welcoming space for learning, connection, and growth. Library staff are asking for feedback from residents to help identify what matters most and how the library can better serve Cedar Springs. A short survey is now available for community members to share their ideas. The survey can be taken online here or by printing a copy of the CSPL Strategic Plan Survey. Paper copies are also available at the library, Cedar Springs City Hall, and Solon Township Hall. Completed surveys should be returned to the library by Friday, October 10. This is a great opportunity for your voice to be heard for such an important community resource.