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Memorial dedicated to fallen soldier Cross teams run the ball Man dead after motorcycle accident Single-vehicle crash claims life Three injured in rollover Area churches unite in worship
 
Memorial dedicated to fallen soldier

Memorial dedicated to fallen soldier

By Judy Reed Cedar Springs will not forget the sacrifice of Spc. Timothy D. Brown. Family, friends, local officials, and community members all paid tribute to Brown Saturday, when a monument from the “Fallen Heroes Memorial Foundation” was dedicated in his honor at Veterans Park in Cedar Springs. “It is awesome to witness the community [...]

Cross teams run the ball

Cross teams run the ball

Last Friday night the cross country teams from both Cedar Springs High School and Howard City Tri County helped kickoff the high school football game between the two entities in an unusual way. The two teams ran the football 13 miles down the White Pine Trail from Howard City to Cedar Springs, and then got [...]

Man dead after motorcycle accident

Man dead after motorcycle accident

An 85-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. According to the Kent County Sheriffs Department, a man in a red pickup was traveling southbound on Cedar Springs Avenue, near Egner, in Nelson Township, about 1:20 p.m. Monday, when he saw a motorcycle, coming from the other direction, suddenly [...]

Single-vehicle crash claims life

Single-vehicle crash claims life

From the Rockford Squire Rockford Police officers spent hours processing the scene of a Wednesday, August 25 crash that cost Stephen Michael Ostaszewski, 58, of Grand Rapids his life. The collision of a gray Ford F150 into a tree in a residential yard on Summit Avenue west of Rockford at about 1:30 p.m. was so [...]

Three injured in rollover

Three injured in rollover

Three people were injured Wednesday afternoon in Oakfield Township, when an SUV ran off the road and rolled several times. According to witnesses, a Ford Explorer was on Wabasis Avenue north of 15 Mile about 1:35 p.m. Wednesday when a Dodge Durango pulled up to the stop sign at the intersection of MacClain and edged [...]

Area churches unite in worship

Area churches unite in worship

By Judy Reed Christians from area churches came together last Sunday, August 29, at Morley Park in Cedar Springs, to do something that’s often difficult for churches to do—they put their denominational differences aside and worshiped as one body. “The feedback I’ve received from people has been extremely positive,” said Pastor Craig Carter, Pastor at [...]

The Sword of the Spirit

02 September 2010

This lady surprised a burglar in her kitchen. He was all loaded down with the things he was going to steal. She had no weapon and was all alone. The only thing that she could think to do was quote scripture. So she holds up a hand and shouts: “ACTS 2:38!” The burglar quakes in [...]

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Food need critical for service center

Food need critical for service center

02 September 2010

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her families some food, but when she got there, the cupboards were bare, and she didn’t know what to do. North Kent Service, who helps area families in need of food, knows exactly how Mother Hubbard must have felt. And they are asking area residents for [...]

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Getting fit with Parks and Rec

Getting fit with Parks and Rec

02 September 2010

Try out free classes September 9 If you’ve been wanting to try out some new ways to get fit but aren’t sure what to do, you can try out some free classes with Cedar Springs Parks and Rec on Thursday, September 9. The program demo, which will be held at Cedar Springs Middle School at [...]

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Who are we?

02 September 2010

Once upon a time, there was a King who had a beautiful but disobedient wife.  Once, when he threw a big party for his friends, he asked her to come so he could show her off. When she didn’t show up, the King got mad and started thinking about getting another wife.  And so… If [...]

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02 September 2010

Happy Birthday Steven Reed Happy 18th birthday, Steven! May you have a great senior year! Love, Mom and Dad

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James C. Remington

02 September 2010

James C. Remington, 80 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with The Father on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at his home. He was born April 8, 1930 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cyril and Lovisa (Spaulding) Remington and was one of eleven children. He was a career veteran of the U.S. Army [...]

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Joseph G. Patin

02 September 2010

Joseph G. Patin, 85 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. Joe was born June 26, 1925 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Phillip and Mary (Hausman) Patin. He retired from McInerny Spring & Wire in 1985 after 36 years of service. He loved riding his motorcycle, snowmobiles, flying his airplane and [...]

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Robert Houghton

02 September 2010

Mr. Robert Houghton, age 73, of Cedar Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 27, 2010. He grew up on the farm in Ensley Center on Locust Street where his family farmed 160 acres plus rented land. Bob was the youngest of 12 children and loved every minute of [...]

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Naomi L. McCuaig

02 September 2010

Naomi L. McCuaig, 82 of Sparta, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Pilgrim Manor. Mrs. McCuaig was born January 24, 1928 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Glen and Muriel (Rossell) Stark. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church and the TOPS Club. She loved her family and enjoyed flowers and tracing her genealogy. [...]

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Jack A. Elder

02 September 2010

Jack A. Elder, 73 of Sand Lake, died Monday, August 30, 2010 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jack was born March 3, 1937 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cecil and Virginia (Hanna) Elder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are [...]

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