Cedar Springs back to school plan
13 August 2020
Cedar Springs Public Schools recently announced their back to school safe start plan, and it includes two options for families to choose from: full in-person instruction or virtual online learning.
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City considers first marijuana retail business
13 August 2020
The Cedar Springs Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed plans during their regular meeting Tuesday for what could possibly become the first of several marijuana businesses in Cedar Springs.
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Deputy finds and returns lost dog
13 August 2020
Deputy Myczkowiak was on patrol Tuesday night when he observed a small dog roaming the streets without an owner.
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Greenville man dies in moped crash
11 August 2020
by Judy Reed A 38-year-old Greenville man died Monday morning in Montcalm Township after his moped was hit from behind by a minivan. According to the Michigan State Police, troopers from the Lakeview post were dispatched to the scene on Greenville Rd near Peck Rd about 11:22 a.m. Police said that their preliminary investigation revealed […]
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Kent County boards, commissions and committees announce openings
13 August 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 6, 2020) – The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment to various boards, commissions, and committees. There are openings for terms effective January 1, 2021 (unless otherwise noted) on: Agricultural Preservation Board (openings for agricultural interest representative and township […]
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Frozen cooked shrimp recalled due to health risk
13 August 2020
Several different brand names are affected Kader Exports, with an abundance of caution, is recalling certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp sold in 1lb, 1.5lb., and 2lb. retail bags. The product has been distributed nationwide from late February 2020 to Mid-May 2020 because it has the potential to be […]
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Election results – were numbers correct?
13 August 2020
By Judy Reed Last Wednesday, after posting election results from Tuesday’s primary on our Facebook page, a couple of readers accused us of posting “false numbers”—saying we posted before the absentee voter ballots had been counted. The accusations were not true and showed a misconception of how and when we report results. First of all, […]
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Conservation officer rescues two men stranded offshore of Drummond Island
13 August 2020
Two stranded men from Chicago repeatedly expressed their gratitude to Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Todd Sumbera after he rescued them from rough water near Drummond Island Friday afternoon, August 7. Sumbera was conducting marine patrol offshore in Chippewa County, north of Drummond Island, west of Harbor Island, at approximately 1:43 p.m. when […]
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Where stars shine bright
13 August 2020
By Ranger Steve Mueller Does your star shine bright? What do you wish upon a falling star? About 2000 stars can be seen with the unaided eye on a black night. With the aid of binoculars and telescopes, we see more and have discovered the depths of space. Our local star, the sun, is not […]
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100th Birthday
13 August 2020
DORIS MOYES STARK Doris Moyes Stark was born in the village of Cedar Springs on August 14, 1920. She will be celebrating her 100th birthday this week.
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RIX & MARILYN ROBINSON
13 August 2020
August 15th Happy 50th Anniversary! Love you lots, The Kids and Grandkids
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OPAL M. LEWIS
13 August 2020
Opal M. Lewis, age 94, of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on July 9, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1925 in Cedar Springs to Cyril and Louisa (Spaulding) Remington. She was married to Donald L. Lewis in 1944 and they enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage before his passing in […]
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See your lifetime earnings with My Social Security
13 August 2020
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Did you know you can see your work history online all the way back to your first job? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your Social Security benefits. We keep track of your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve […]
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Hometown Happenings 8/13/20
13 August 2020
Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may apply. You now […]
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