22 June 2018
SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business The advantages of having a business website have been well documented. For some customers, your site is the first place they will gain awareness of your company. From there, the opportunities appear endless. An effective website is one that is meeting both your business’s needs and the […]
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22 June 2018
By Ranger Steve Mueller Flying rapidly close to the surface of shallow water in Little Cedar Creek headwaters, an Arrowhead Spiketail dragonfly guards a territory. Males fly back and forth over a section of stream protecting areas where water flows over a muck bottom. A female lays her eggs in the muck where water […]
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22 June 2018
The Department of Natural Resources confirmed the catch of a new state record black buffalo on June 12.
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22 June 2018
Local author shares out-of-body experience Cedar Springs, resident Roger P. Beukema Jr. has lived quite a life. Now, with his new book, Living Beyond Myself: An Out-of-Body Testimony, he is sharing his story. The book was released May 18, 2018, and is available for purchase from www.fivecountpub.com, as well as on Amazon.com and in the […]
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22 June 2018
A state trooper pulled a car over and asked the driver why he was speeding. “I’m a magician and juggler on my way to do a show for sick kids,” he explained, “and I don’t want to be late.” The trooper told the driver he was fascinated by juggling and said if the driver […]
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21 June 2018
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 […]
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15 June 2018
Community forums and second interview set for June 18 The Cedar Springs Board of Education conducted first round interviews Friday evening, June 8, in their search for a new Superintendent, and narrowed their field down to one finalist. Scott Smith, Assistant Superintendent at Hudsonville, will return for a second-round interview. The board gave high marks to all […]
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15 June 2018
By Judy Reed Bob and Betty Truesdale, of Cedar Springs, have been chosen as Grand Marshals for the 79th annual Red Flannel Festival. They own the Amish Warehouse at 141 S. Main Street. “We chose Bob and Betty for the Grand Marshals because of their long history in Cedar Spring and the love they have […]
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15 June 2018
Meeting on June 21, at 7 p.m. at Cedar Springs High School By Judy Reed The Kent County Drain Commissioner recently sent out a notice about a meeting determining the future of the Cedar Springs County Drain, which will affect quite a few residents on the east side of Cedar Springs, and a few […]
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15 June 2018
Each year the Cedar Springs Women’s Club presents a $1,000 scholarship to a female of any age who resides in the Cedar Springs School District and is planning to attend a college or skill training program.
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