A 15-year-old Hillsdale High School student was arrested Thursday after allegedly making an online threat against an unnamed local school. A source tells WCSR News the threat was made late last month. It was initially intercepted by the FBI, and reported to Michigan State Police on Thursday. Troopers from the Jackson post traced the social media message back to the […]
A former staff member at the Hillsdale County Youth Home is in jail, awaiting sentencing, following a Thursday jury trial on charges stemming from incidents that occurred in 2022. 25 year-old Madelyn Whitehead, of Hudson, was arrested in July 2022 following an investigation into allegations that she provided contraband and had inappropriate relationships with two juvenile residents. She was initially […]
Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire was among a number of Michigan law enforcement officials who took part in round table discussion with former President Donald Trump during his visit to Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Sheriff Hodshire told WCSR News, the roundtable focused on border security, the growing drug problem and the number of officers killed in the line of duty. […]
After more than 40 years on the air, a local radio icon will hang up his microphone next week. Bob Flynn is retiring from WCSR at the end of the month. Bob’s radio career began as a part-timer during the summer of 1978 with WCSR. He continued as part time / fill in until February, 1984, when he was hired […]
Emma Scholfield (a.k.a. Emma Rae), midday host on McKibbin Media Group’s 99.5 FM The Dale in Hillsdale, Mich., has recently been announced as the recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Jamie McKibbin Memorial Broadcasting Scholarship. Scholfield received recognition of the award at the MAB’s annual Student Broadcast Awards Celebration at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lansing on Monday, […]
Authorities are reminding listeners to be aware of a rise in tax related scams this time of year. The I.R.S Tax Scam involves a caller claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service–They tell the call’s recipient that they owe a sizeable tax bill and could lose their home or business if they don’t pay up immediately–The crooks often ask […]
As officials continue to investigate the source of a mystery illness that appears to be affecting students at Quincy High School, a pair of prayer vigils are planned for this month. The first will be held Thursday at 6:00 pm. A second vigil is scheduled for March 18th at 6:00 pm–Both will be held at Quincy High School. Officials with […]
The Hillsdale County Senior Services Center, Perennial Park, is closed today (Monday) following a water line break. The Center’s Executive Director Maggie Monroe tells WCSR News the break initially affected only the fitness center. However the water is currently shut off to the entire building, prompting officials to close the center until repairs are made. Repair work is expected to […]
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents in all three counties to get vaccinated against measles following new cases in Michigan and Indiana. Heidi Hazel, Director of Personal Health and Disease Prevention, emphasized the seriousness of measles, which is a highly infectious disease with severe complications. Residents are encouraged to check vaccination status and schedule appointments at local […]
Tuesday is Election Day across the state. Voters will choose Presidential candidates for their respective parties– Many local voters will also decide school operating millage questions. It remains to be seen what impact early voting will have on the outcome of the election. Nine days of early voting wrapped up Sunday. It’s the first time that local voters have had […]
