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<strong>Good-bye Cedar Springs Post</strong> Creative Technologies Academy holds Day of Service to honor 9/11 Old fire station torn down Red Hawks kick off season at Wayne State Library celebrates end of summer reading program
 
<strong>Good-bye Cedar Springs Post</strong>

Good-bye Cedar Springs Post

By Lois Allen There has been a steady decline of local newspapers since The Cedar Springs Post was created in 1988. Back then everyone was on the same pages. If they wanted to know what was going on in their community, they picked up the local newspaper. Local journalists are disappearing across the country, creating […]

<strong>Good-bye Cedar Springs Post</strong>
Creative Technologies Academy holds Day of Service to honor 9/11

Creative Technologies Academy holds Day of Service to honor 9/11

On Friday, September 9, CTA held a ceremony at their campus flagpole, led by Steve Washington, to remember the events of 9/11. After the ceremony, CTA welcomed to their campus Montcalm County: EMS, Ambulance, and Fire Truck; Greenville DPS; Michigan State Police; Walker Police; and the Grand Rapids Police.  The CTA students and staff spent […]

Creative Technologies Academy holds Day of Service to honor 9/11
Old fire station torn down

Old fire station torn down

By Judy Reed The old Cedar Springs Fire Station that sat near the corner of W. Maple and Main served the community and its firefighters for approximately 40 years. It was torn down earlier this week, after being vacant for the last year and a half. The Cedar Springs Fire Department outgrew the building on […]

Old fire station torn down
Red Hawks kick off season at Wayne State

Red Hawks kick off season at Wayne State

By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs Red Hawks will kick off the 2022 football season this Saturday at 4 p.m. when they take the field against River Rouge, at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State University, in the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic. The 2022 Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic is described as the premier season-opening high […]

Red Hawks kick off season at Wayne State
Library celebrates end of summer reading program

Library celebrates end of summer reading program

By Judy Reed It was hot, sunny day last Thursday, August 4, when the Cedar Springs Public Library celebrated the end of their summer reading program with a special event in the Heart of Cedar Springs park. There was a special foam event with lots of bubbles, a slip and slide, the Kent County Sheriff’s […]

Library celebrates end of summer reading program
Cedar Springs falls to South Christian

Cedar Springs falls to South Christian

25 September 2022

By Judy Reed Going into last Friday night’s football game, the Cedar Springs Red Hawks knew it would be tough. Out of the many times they faced the South Christian Sailors, they had only beaten them once—and that was last season.  But it was not to be this year. On the second play of the […]

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Red Hawk Harriers excel at the Ottawa Hills Invite

Red Hawk Harriers excel at the Ottawa Hills Invite

25 September 2022

The Boys Cross Country team traveled to Riverside Park this past week to compete in the Ottawa Hills Invitational. The team faced temperatures in the mid 80’s, along with 18 other schools in the early afternoon session. The Red Hawks found their stride once again and raced to a 5th place finish in the team standings.  Cedar […]

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Girls XC competes at the Ottawa Hills Invitational

Girls XC competes at the Ottawa Hills Invitational

25 September 2022

The girls Cross Country team found itself in familiar territory this past Friday afternoon on the banks of the Grand River at the Ottawa Hills Invitational at Riverside Park. The team competed on the same course a week before in the first OK Gold Jamboree.  “Our second trip to Riverside was a step forward from […]

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Varsity volleyball tames Bengals in 3rd conference match

Varsity volleyball tames Bengals in 3rd conference match

25 September 2022

The Varsity volleyball team earned their first conference win at Ottawa Hills on Thursday, September 15, in a dramatic 2-set deficit comeback. The Lady Red Hawks found themselves facing a sweep from the Bengals before taking the next three sets to declare the victory (23-25, 24-26, 25-17, 15-12). Varsity’s record moves to 2-9-1 overall and […]

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Boys tennis working hard with limited players

Boys tennis working hard with limited players

25 September 2022

The Cedar Springs boys tennis team has been making their way through this season as a modest and hard-working team. Due to only having nine players, the Red Hawks have had to forfeit two flights each match, making it difficult to capture more wins.   Despite the team being short of a few players, the […]

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How to keep your hummingbird feeder free from pests

How to keep your hummingbird feeder free from pests

25 September 2022

A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects. By Tyler Santora, Audubon.org Nectar feeders are an excellent way to attract hungry hummingbirds to your yard. After all, these perky flitters eat constantly, and their dietary needs are pretty basic. With a bit of white sugar mixed with water, you can sustain […]

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Catch of the Week!

Catch of the Week!

25 September 2022

Kylee Hendges, age 11, reeled in this nice bass while fishing at grandma’s cottage. A big thank you to grandma Vonda Hendges for sending us this photo! Congratulations, Kylee, you made the Post Catch of the Week!

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Hear the bugle call of elk viewing this month

Hear the bugle call of elk viewing this month

25 September 2022

From the Michigan DNR Michigan is host to plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities, but one species stands tall: The elk. Fall is the best time to catch a glimpse of one of Michigan’s most sought-after viewing experiences. Elk are massive animals that dwell within the rolling hills and hardwoods of northeast Michigan. Despite weighing between […]

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83rdRed Flannel Festival – October 1, 2022

25 September 2022

Schedule of Events Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 RED FLANNEL 5K RUN AND WALK & KID’S FUN RUN, RED FLANNEL 10K RUN 5K WALK/RUN starts at 9 am – KID’S FUN RUN starts at 9:45 am This is a FUN EVENT for the ENTIRE FAMILY as runners and walkers. Awards and Kid’s Fun Run to follow […]

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The 79th annual Queen Scholarship Pageant

The 79th annual Queen Scholarship Pageant

25 September 2022

This Saturday, September 24, marks the 79th annual Red Flannel Festival Queen Scholarship Pageant, where judges will decide who will be the 2022 Red Flannel Festival Queen and Court, and represent the Red Flannel Festival for the next year. It will be held at Cedar Springs High School, 204 E. Muskegon Street at 7:30 p.m. […]

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Red Flannel Events

25 September 2022

Red Flannel Lumberjack Supper Would you like a great meal before the Red Flannel Queen Scholarship Pageant? Then come on out to enjoy an old-fashioned Lumberjack Supper, at Cedar Springs High School, on Saturday, September 24, from 5-7 p.m. You’ll get pulled pork, potatoes, vegetables, beverages, and dessert. Adults are $12, kids 12 and under […]

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Paw Patrol is coming to De Vos Hall

Paw Patrol is coming to De Vos Hall

25 September 2022

March 15 and 16 Grand Rapids – Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group proudly present PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite,” coming to DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. This brand-new production is an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping […]

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