Police Chief to retire
Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Parent announced last month that he would retire August 29, after almost 40 years in law enforcement.
View ArticleCity to study Sheriff proposal for policing
With Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Parent retiring in September, the Cedar Springs City Council has a choice to make: either hire a new police chief, or contract with the Kent County Sheriff...
View ArticleCity Council renews City Manager’s contract
By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs City Council renewed the contract of City Manager Thad Taylor at a City Council meeting August 21. The vote was 4 to 3. Under the terms of the agreement, Taylor was...
View ArticleRailroading
The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste,...
View ArticleCity approves contract with Sheriff Dept
This time next month, officers in the Cedar Springs Police Department will be wearing Kent County Sheriff Department uniforms. The Cedar Springs City Council voted unanimously Thursday evening, October...
View ArticleCity gets second warning siren
When the new siren was installed in North Park in 2011, the City of Cedar Springs knew that although it could be heard as far as White Creek to the west, and Ritchie to the east, to the south it only...
View ArticleOpportunity for new pavilion at Morley Park
‘Tis the season for giving, and an area teenager is modeling that with his plan to give back to the community while earning his Eagle Scout rank. And he’s hoping other residents and business owners...
View ArticlePolice transition nears month mark
It’s been almost one month since the Kent County Sheriff Department took over law enforcement in Cedar Springs. Overseeing that change is Sgt. Jason Kelley, supervisor of the Cedar Springs unit of the...
View ArticleVacant lot to get new life
A lot with historical significance in the City of Cedar Springs, but has sat vacant for five years, is getting a new lease on life.
View ArticleCity Council discusses agreement with Red Flannel
At their regular meeting on Monday, 14, the Cedar Springs City Council discussed their concerns with a potential agreement with the Red Flannel Festival .
View ArticleCS City manager takes job in Manistee
Cedar Springs City Manager Thad Taylor has accepted an offer for the City Manager position in Manistee.
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