With Fall approaching, local authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution as car-deer crashes tend to increase this time of year. According to Michigan State Police data, there are an average of 50,000 car-deer crashes in the state each year. To avoid becoming part of this statistic, drivers are advised to remain vigilant, especially at dawn & dusk. It’s also […]
City To Consider Banning Pets From Cemeteries
The Hillsdale City Council has set a public hearing for October 16th to discuss a proposed ordinance change that would ban pets from city cemeteries. Currently, dogs are allowed in the cemeteries as long as they are leashed and confined to the roadways. However, city officials say some owners have been disregarding the rule, allowing their pets to run unleashed […]
JBA To Hold Riverfest Planning Session
The Jonesville Business Association is inviting all community members to attend a meeting at Jonesville City Hall on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm, to discuss plans for Jonesville Riverfest 2024, which will take place on the third weekend of May Meeting organizers hope to cover a number of topics, including volunteer opportunities, river races, Saturday evening events, involvement of Jonesville […]
Art Exhibit Features Video Game Artist
Hillsdale College is kicking off its 2023-24 Professional Artist Series with an exhibit featuring illustrations by Andrew Bosley. Bosley is a freelance illustrator, game designer, and writer known for his work on video games including Assassin’s Creed, and Ghost Recon. The exhibit will be held at the Daughtrey Art Gallery now through October. 18th. It’s open to students and the […]
NA-J School Officials Find “Conerning Message”
Administrators at North Adams Jerome Schools alerted families to what they called a “Concerning Statement” that was left by a student, Thursday. In a post on the district’s social media, Superintendent Daniel Shadik said the statement was found on a class assignment in the Middle/High School. Shadik said administrators quickly handled the situation. A student was suspended pending an investigation […]
Police Seek Public’s Help In Credit Card Theft Investigation
The Jonesville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in the theft of credit cards from a local woman. Chief Mike Lance tells WCSR News, the man and woman are wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of credit cards from a woman who was shopping at Kroger in Hillsdale last month. After the victim […]
Carleton Road Crash Update
Hillsdale County DIstrict Court Judge Meghan Stiverson is expected to return to work Wednesday–Just two days after she was involved in a rollover traffic crash that sent her to the hospital. Emergency responders were dispatched to Carleton Road at Lewis Street before 10:00 am, Monday. Hillsdale City Police and Fire Chief Scott Hephner tells WCSR News, Stiverson was Eastbound in […]
Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam
The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a familiar scam circulating in the area. Scammers are targeting individuals by claiming they have a warrant for their arrest and urging them to pay immediately to resolve the issue. In some instances, the scammers may also mention the need for DNA testing. However, the Sheriff’s Office wants to make it […]
Sheriff’s Department Gets Underwater Drone
Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire has announced that his department’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team has received a valuable addition to their operations. In a recent social media post, Hodshire said an anonymous donor has provided the Dive Team with an underwater drone. The drone is expected to greatly enhance search and recovery efforts. The Sheriff’s Dive Team plays a […]
Two Injured In Monday Morning Crash
Hillsdale City Police are working on their report of a two vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning. Police and emergency responders were dispatched to Carleton Road at Lewis Street before 10:00 am. The crash was reported as a rollover incident. Initial reports are that two drivers were taken to the hospital. There’s no word on the extent of their injuries. […]