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Grill a Better, Healthier Burger Best crappie fishing of the year Protecting your landscape from wildlife damage Road trip tire tips Old folks at home Man leads troopers on chase Memorial ride this Saturday
 
Grill a Better, Healthier Burger

Grill a Better, Healthier Burger

Now that summer is here, it’s time to fire up the grill. For many, a cookout isn’t complete without a juicy, delicious hamburger.

Grill a Better, Healthier Burger
Best crappie fishing of the year

Best crappie fishing of the year

Tap, tap and down went the rod tip. Another crappie fallen to the Mr. Twister tail. We use the Mr. Twister tail, the Charlie Brewer Crappie Grub or the Beatle spins two ways

Best crappie fishing of the year
Protecting your landscape from wildlife damage

Protecting your landscape from wildlife damage

They’re cute, they’re furry and they love to eat – your landscape that is. If you are battling with rabbits, deer, groundhogs or other wildlife, don’t give up

Protecting your landscape from wildlife damage
Road trip tire tips

Road trip tire tips

The weather’s heating up and that means one thing: road trips. Before you grab the family and hit the highway, make sure your vehicle’s ready to roll

Road trip tire tips
Old folks at home

Old folks at home

Ever wondered what life in a retirement home might be like, but were afraid to ask? Scott and Jill Phillip’s new musical Old Folks at Home will give you a glimpse into life at the Aged Oaks retirement home.

Old folks at home
Man leads troopers on chase

Man leads troopers on chase

A man was arrested in Solon Township Tuesday after leading Michigan State Police on a high speed chase on US131 and west on 17 Mile Road.

Man leads troopers on chase
Memorial ride this Saturday

Memorial ride this Saturday

The John Voshel Jr. Memorial Ride for fallen police officers, fire fighters and veterans is this Saturday, May 18. We the People Giving Back (a totally volunteer organization) is hosting the motorcycle run to honor those that protect us

Memorial ride this Saturday
Infant Stress Linked to Behavior Problems Later in Life

Infant Stress Linked to Behavior Problems Later in Life

23 May 2013

Rob South LANSING, Mich. – Recent studies have shown that infants’ brains are reacting to external stresses, even while babies sleep. Things such as domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events can influence people’s behavior later in life – even if they don’t have any conscious memory of the original stress. University of Michigan researcher [...]

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TOPS honors members for accomplishments

23 May 2013

TOPS Chapter 1229 Sand Lake honored some of their members for their accomplishments in losing the most weight in their divisions in 2012.

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Weiler qualifies for state meet

23 May 2013

The Lady Red Hawks Track team traveled to Houseman Field in Grand Rapids, on Friday, May 19, to compete in the 14-team MHSAA Regional track meet. The team scored 31 points and placed seventh in the meet.

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CASSA U9 team competes in championship

23 May 2013

The annual Cherry Capital Cup took place this weekend in Traverse City CASSA teams from Cedar Springs ages 8-18 competed in the tournament. The Cherry Capital Cup is one of the biggest soccer tournaments of the year

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Middle school boys track team finishes undefeated

23 May 2013

The Cedar Springs Middle School boys track team continued their strong tradition with an eighth consecutive undefeated season at 5 wins and 0 losses

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Free fishing and hunting licenses now available to military members

23 May 2013

Active-duty military members who enlisted as Michigan residents and have maintained residence status can now obtain annual Michigan fishing or hunting licenses free of charge, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced this week. To qualify, persons must be active-duty U.S. military members and, at the time of enlistment, must have been residents of Michigan [...]

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Spring Flowering, Weather, & Climate

23 May 2013

  Spring flowers are blooming weeks later than normally expected this year. Last year they were weeks earlier than expected. Here are some comparison dates from Ody Brook Sanctuary: Wild Flowers 2012 2013 Narrow-leaved Spring Beauty 19 March 25 April Trout Lily or Adder’s Tongue 7 April 28 April Large-flowered Trillium 19 April 6 May [...]

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Make your water work harder this year

Make your water work harder this year

23 May 2013

Many homeowners looking to maximize the efficiency of their outdoor water use turn to drip irrigation systems as a solution for keeping weeds, diseases, garden pests, scorching heat and high water bills at bay

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Simple steps so save gas without driving less

Simple steps so save gas without driving less

23 May 2013

(NAPS)—Just because gas prices go up, that doesn’t mean your driving has to go down. You can’t control the price of gas but you can control how much you use with some simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance. Save Gas And Cash Consider these simple steps to save gas without driving less: • Keep your car [...]

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Traveling with kids—be car seat smart

Traveling with kids—be car seat smart

23 May 2013

Road trips with children can be daunting, but with AAA’s expert advice, your next family car trip can be both safe and fun

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