The Hillsdale County Road Commission has announced that a stretch of Territorial Road will be closed starting the week of November 13th, for the removal and reconstruction of two bridges over the East and West branches of the St. Joe River. The closure is expected to last until mid-summer of 2024. A detour route will include M 49, South Hillsdale […]
“Road Diet” Meeting Planned In Jonesville
The Jonesville Downtown Development Authority will host an open house, this evening, to share the results of a study on a potential “Road Diet” for Chicago Street/US-12. The open house will run from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the Jonesville Police Department. Officials say the plans would reduce the number of travel lanes from five to three and improve pedestrian […]
Wanted Suspect In Custody After Weekend Assault
A man who was wanted for attempted murder and assault in connection with incidents earlier this month, has been arrested on sexual assault and other felony charges stemming from alleged incidents over the weekend. Hillsdale City Police arrested 44 year-old Justin Rimmer, early Sunday morning.. He’s charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct, Kidnapping, Domestic Violence and Aggravated Assault in the weekend […]
Drug Team Raids Cambria Township Home
A Friday drug bust in Cambria Township is likely to lead to felony charges- Members of the RHINO drug task force served two independent search warrants in the area of Southeast Bear Lake in Cambria Township. They were assisted by troopers from the Michigan State Police Jackson Post, MSP K9 Unit and the Jackson Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET.) According to […]
Paving To Begin On Montgomery Road
Crews will begin paving on Montgomery Road west of M-49, this week.. The work will involve new asphalt between M-49 and Abbott Road. The work area has already been milled. The road will be open to traffic, but will have single lane closures while the work is ongoing. Officials are asking motorists to use an alternate route if possible, during […]
Thursday Crash Claims Osseo Teen’s Life
Authorities are investigating a Thursday morning traffic crash that claimed the life of an Osseo teen. Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Reading Road near Grass Lake Road around 10:40 AM. They say 18 year-old Clayton Bowditch, was driving a 2010 Ford dump truck Westbound on Reading Road, when he lost control, left the road and struck a tree. […]
Threat Closes Hudson Schools Friday
Hudson Schools have canceled classes for today, due to potential threats made to the district. In a post on social media this morning, district officials said rumors circulated earlier this week about a possible threat, which was later determined to be unfounded after a thorough investigation. However, late Thursday evening, another threat report was received through the OKAY2SAY tip hotline. […]
Railroad Officials Give Update On Hallett Road Bridge Repair
Officials with Indiana Northeastern Railroad say work could begin as early as this week to repair the damaged railroad viaduct over Hallett Street in the city of Hillsdale. In an update issued late Tuesday, Officials said a track contractor will be at the site as early as today, to begin disassembling the track over the bridge. Once the disassembly is […]
Hallett Street Viaduct Closed After Truck Crash
Authorities have shut down a section of Hallett Street in the City of Hillsdale, after a trash truck struck the railroad viaduct, moving it several feet! The incident occurred just before 10:00 o’clock Monday Morning, when the driver of a westbound Modern Waste truck disregarded the warning signs about the low bridge, which has claimed a number of trucks over […]
Stiverson Says Grant Will Fund Domestic Violence Court
Hillsdale County has received a grant of nearly $500,000 to create a Domestic Violence Court within the District Court. Judge Megan Stiverson outlined the grant to the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners at their meeting, Tuesday. She said the money will fund a full-time probation officer and part-time case manager for four years, with the option of re-applying. Stiverson said […]