The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the closure of M-49 over Little Hog Creek north of Reading for a culvert replacement project. The closure is set to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7th. . MDOT officials say the work is part of an ongoing initiative to improve drainage and ensure the stability of M-49. Earlier this summer, […]
An Ypsilanti-based manufacturer of high-tech windows is planning an expansion with a factory in Litchfield. LuxWall, is set to establish two energy-efficient window manufacturing facilities–One in Detroit and one in Litchfield.. The $165 million combined project will create 450 jobs and will be supported by a $6 million grant from the Michigan Business Development Program. There’s no word on how […]
After dropping to near historic lows, Hillsdale County’s unemployment rate saw an increase for the second month in a row in June, According to the latest data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, the county’s jobless rate rose to 4.7 percent last month, up from 4.4 percent in May. This rise in unemployment numbers is consistent with […]
The recall effort against two members of the Camden-Frontier School Board has hit a roadblock after the petitions were found to be incomplete and lacking the required number of signatures. That’s according to a letter issued Thursday by the Hillsdale County Clerk’s Office. Board President Emily Morrison and Trustee Jesse Crow were the subjects of the recall effort due to […]
Severe thunderstorms rocked the WCSR listening area Wednesday afternoon & evening, bringing down trees and knocking out power to thousands of customers in Hillsdale and Branch Counties. . The National Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Watch late Wednesday Morning. Thunderstorm Warnings were issued around 1:30 and again around 5:00 PM. Consumers Energy reported about 6,000 customers without power in Hillsdale […]
The Litchfield Regional Training Center (LRTC) is inviting the community to join them on Friday for their Student Racing Challenge. The event, which will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, aims to showcase what the LRTC can offer to local businesses. The highlight of the day will be the final heats of the LRTC Student Racing Challenge, where race […]
HEAT ADVISORY From Thu 8 am until Sat 12 am EDT Action Recommended Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued By North Webster – IN, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio Description …HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT /11 […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning From Wed 1 pm until 2 pm EDT 1 of 3 Action Recommended Take shelter in place or per instructions Issued By North Webster – IN, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Hillsdale County Description The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Hillsdale County in southeastern Michigan… Until 230 PM […]
Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help as they work to locate a travel trailer that was stolen from the Quincy area. The 2023 Heartland Pioneer is gray and blue. Authorities say it was stolen from the 700 block of Chicago Road in Quincy Township. Investigators say the theft could have occurred anytime in a nearly month-long window, […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire WCSR Listening area for the remainder of the week. The advisory is in effect until 12:00 am Saturday. We’ll see temperatures in the low 90’s, with heat index values up to 106 degrees. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses. Listeners are […]
