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Countertop business goes up in flames Connecting across the miles American Legion Officers visit Glen Hill Post Fighting the five most common foot woes Never Settle! Red Hawk wrestlers host fundraiser
 
Countertop business goes up in flames

Countertop business goes up in flames

Six fire departments worked together Saturday night to put out a fire at a Solon Township business. The Solon Fire Department got the call at 7:04 p.m. January 21 that Quality Formica, 2396 17 Mile Road, at the southwest corner of 17 Mile and Algoma (across from Huck’s Corners), was on fire.

Countertop business goes up in flames
Connecting across the miles

Connecting across the miles

Rachel (Reed) Hunt loves kids and they love her, too. And now, for the fourth time, the 2003 graduate of Cedar Springs High School has taken that love, along with a team of Cornerstone University students, and shared that love with deaf children in Jamaica.

Connecting across the miles
American Legion Officers visit Glen Hill Post

American Legion Officers visit Glen Hill Post

On January 7th, in keeping with a longstanding tradition, the Cedar Springs American Legion, Glen Hill Post 287, presented State Department Commander Dick Chatman, Auxiliary Department President Carrie Bowerman and S.A.L. Detachment Commander Dwaine Verville with their very own pair of red flannels from the Red Flannel Capital of the World.

American Legion Officers visit Glen Hill Post
Fighting the five most common foot woes

Fighting the five most common foot woes

From eating better foods to getting an adequate amount of sleep and exercise, we’re a very health-aware society. So why is it that many Americans routinely overlook one of the cornerstones of good health?

Fighting the five most common foot woes
Never Settle!

Never Settle!

Cedar Springs formed their first 5th/6th grade competitive cheer team this year. While it’s uncommon in this area to see girls compete at this age level, coaches Amy Arnold, Deb Garza and Barb Chong had hoped their team would gain experience and get a feel for what competition will be like when they reach middle school.

Never Settle!
Red Hawk wrestlers host fundraiser

Red Hawk wrestlers host fundraiser

The Red Hawk JV and Varsity Wrestlers exchanged their singlets for ties for their fundraising event on January 14. The teams went from wrestling to serving, when they hosted a black tie event at the American Legion Hall that included a four course meal and a fun night out.

Red Hawk wrestlers host fundraiser
Living better for less with Sarah’s deals

Living better for less with Sarah’s deals

26 January 2012

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get the most for your money, you won’t want to miss a free workshop on Saturday, February 11 at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, with Cedar Springs resident Sarah Jehntzen, author of the blog “Sarah’s Deals.”

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Old time family hockey and broomball tournament

Old time family hockey and broomball tournament

26 January 2012

There is a new event coming on Saturday, February 25 that puts the FUN back in fundraising!

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Greenville fire deemed arson

26 January 2012

The Greenville Department of Public safety announced this week that a house fire that occurred at 313 E. Cass Street in Greenville on January 13 is being treated as an arson.

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Holiday enforcement results in more than 300 drunk driving arrests

26 January 2012

More than 300 motorists are starting 2012 with a budget-busting bill after being arrested during a statewide drunk driving crackdown over the holidays.

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Name patches returned to family of pilot that died in crash

Name patches returned to family of pilot that died in crash

26 January 2012

It took a long time, but the name patches belonging to a Cedar Springs man that was killed in a helicopter crash 42 years ago have finally been returned to his family.

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Voter registration deadline for primary is Monday

26 January 2012

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents that they have until Monday, Jan. 30 to register in order to vote in the Feb. 28 presidential primary election.

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$12 Dollars Short!

26 January 2012

I recently spent some time with a friend and his family. He shared a personal story about his son, who recently went through some legal difficulties. We had the privilege of praying for and encouraging his family and his son through these difficulties.

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Virginia M. Bliss

26 January 2012

Virginia M. Bliss, 92 of Pierson, went to be with her Lord, whom she loved on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Campus, Greenville.

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Story of Fanny Crosby at the Kent

26 January 2012

Songs in the night, a historical biography depicting the life of one of America’s most well-known and beloved song writer’s—Fanny Crosby—will be performed at the Kent Theatre on February 3 and 4 by the Senior High Koinonia Players.

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This week’s happenings

26 January 2012

TOPS weight loss support group Jan. 31: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss sport group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you reach your weight loss goals! Exercise [...]

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