02 April 2020
Creative Technologies Academy completed its search for a new elementary principal to take effect July 1, 2020. Current principal Autumn Mattson will become the Academy’s superintendent/school leader on that date, creating the need to hire a new principal. CTA is pleased to name Kate Bialkowski as the school’s elementary principal effective July 1. Bialkowski is […]
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02 April 2020
Officials said 31 residents and five staff tested positive By Judy Reed A local nursing home in Cedar Springs is now on the front lines fighting COVID-19. Metron of Cedar Springs, a 77-bed community located at 400 Jeffrey Street, announced Tuesday that a number of residents and staff members tested positive for COVID-19. “We have […]
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02 April 2020
by Lois Allen, publisher We are fighting a new world war being waged by an invisible enemy. You can’t see it, but it’s literally everywhere. And now it’s in Cedar Springs as well. You may feel like you are taking your life in your hands when you buy groceries or go to the dollar store. […]
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02 April 2020
April 2, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians: Moments ago, Governor Whitmer ordered schools to close for the remainder of the school year. This drastic measure is intended to help ensure the health and well being of students and their families. The Governor also asked that each school district and its staff provide a remote learning […]
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02 April 2020
Executive Order sets guidelines for remote learning, ensures teachers, school employees will be paid for remainder of school year Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-35, which orders all K-12 school buildings to close for the remainder of the school year unless restrictions are lifted and ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for […]
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30 March 2020
Hey kids, It’s time for our annual Easter Coloring Contest and your chance to win an awesome Easter Basket! Please click here and print out and color the picture with crayons, markers or colored pencils. Fill out the form below and include with your entry. Our judges will choose 3 winners from three age groups: […]
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02 April 2020
The Post recently traveled to Morocco with the Norris family. The photo above shows Solon Township’s TJ Norris, with husband Ken behind the iPhone camera, at the astounding Grand Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, in mid-March. The couple were on a two-week tour when international borders started to close due to COVID-19 restrictions, cutting short their vacation in a wonderful kingdom filled with amazing […]
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02 April 2020
We had several people guess our fake stories and ad correctly from last week’s paper. We put them in a drawing, and the winner is Keri Splitstone, of Cedar Springs! Keri guessed the two stories were “Thrills and chills as you cross the new bridge” and “Kent County deputies confiscate stolen truck.” The fake ad […]
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02 April 2020
By Mike Womack, Cedar Springs City Manager There is an old curse that goes; “May you live in interesting times,” well, these are interesting times indeed. The Governor’s 2020-21 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order is unprecedented in our lives and sets a more serious tone for how we are expected to react to the […]
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02 April 2020
By Judy Reed In December 2019, The Post reported that Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post were investigating the death of an Ensley Township man whose body was found after his mobile home burned. According to Sand Lake Fire Chief Ed Holtzlander, they were dispatched at 12:23 a.m. on Friday, November 29, to […]
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02 April 2020
Throw other paper products in the trash We’ve all heard of the three “Rs” reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic. Here’s another important lesson to learn: the three “Ps”: toilet paper, pee and poo Those are the only things that should ever be flushed down a toilet. Flushing other paper products can lead to basement sewage backups in […]
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02 April 2020
Benefits increased for all unemployed workers, expanded to self-employed and low-wage workers LANSING–Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new programs for workers affected by COVID-19. The governor, under the federal CARES Act, signed an agreement between Michigan and the U.S. Dept. of Labor to implement Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs that grant benefits to workers who […]
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02 April 2020
LANSING, MICH. The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced that its call center continues regular operations and remains prepared to assist Michigan consumers with their insurance and financial services concerns, especially those individuals impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “DIFS’ Office of Consumer Services is working remotely and stands ready to help Michiganders […]
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02 April 2020
Ramon L. Hunter age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home. Ramon was born April 27, 1926 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Howard and Nancy (Walls) Hunter. He worked for Sparta Piston Ring for 30 years, was a farmer and worked with plow horses. He enjoyed fishing, had […]
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02 April 2020
Wishing our sweet Lucille Middleton a happy 95th birthday from all of her family and friends! On March 30, 1925 we were blessed with such an amazing kind hearted lady. We wish her the very best year ahead. If you would like to wish Lucille a happy birthday you can mail cards to: 4142 – […]
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