You can help “Stamp Out Hunger” Saturday as local mail carriers join those across the state and nation in collecting food for those in need. Simply place a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox and it will be collected by your postal carrier. Pasta, cereal, peanut butter and canned goods are the best choice–Glass containers should be avoided. The […]
Camden-Frontier Recall Effort Moves Forward
The Hillsdale County Board of Election Commissioners has approved the language on recall petitions against two members of the Camden-Frontier School Board. Board President Emily Morrison and Trustee Jesse Crow are the subjects of a recall effort in connection with their vote, last month, to retire the Redskins nickname. Both petitions were filed by Sarah Wilcox. In her petition, Wilcox […]
The Sauk Presents Agatha Christie Mystery
Two weekends of performances of Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express kicks off tonight at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville. Showtimes are tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, with a Sunday matinee at 3:00. Tonight’s opening performance is a pay-what-you-can event. Otherwise, admission is $14 for adults; $12 for Seniors and Students and $10 for children $12 & […]
Recalled Clerk Sues County Officials
The embattled Adams Township Clerk, who was recalled in an election last week, has filed a lawsuit against members of the Hillsdale County Clerk’s office and the Hillsdale County Election Commission. Stephanie Scott lost her bid to retain her seat in the May 2nd recall election. Suzy Roberts was elected to the position. The effort to recall Scott was initiated, […]
Commissioner Discuss Future of Solar Projects
The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners spent some time discussing the future of solar farms and agricultural land in the region during Tuesday’s regular board meeting. Commissioner Steve Lanius said now is the time for officials to take a serious look at the impact that large solar farms will have on the county’s farm land. He said Litchfield Township is […]
Veterans Probation Program Successful
Hillsdale County District Court officials have announced that grant funding has been continued for a relatively new program that’s aimed at helping veterans who are on probation. The Veterans’ Track Probation Program is now one year old. In May of last year District Court hired Retired Army Major Donald Michael as a part-time probation officer to oversee the program. The […]
Canadian Company Moving To Jonesville Industrial Park
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced that a Canadian company will bring its operation to the Jonesville Industrial Park. The announcement was made Friday that Ultra-Fit Manufacturing will expand into the Alphi Manufacturing plant. The expansion is being facilitated by a $630,000 grant through the Michigan Business Development Program. The total investment of $1.5-million Is expected to create more […]
Hillsdale Man Wins Big!
A Hillsdale County man has opted to remain anonymous after he won a half-million-dollars playing the Michigan Lottery. The 74-year-old purchased his winning “Lucky No. 13” ticket at Sand Lake Party Store on South Bunn Road last month. He told lottery officials he was cashing in a $40 winning ticket and used the winnings to buy more tickets. The man […]
Council Approves Change To Library Board Language
The Hillsdale City Council has approved an amendment to the rules determining the makeup of the Hillsdale Community Library Board. A large number of city and area residents took part in a public hearing, Monday evening, on the amendment to remove a requirement that the Library Board have at least one member who is also a member of the Hillsdale […]
Osseo Mushroom Hunt Set For Mothers Day Weekend
Mark your calendars for Saturday May 13th. That’s the date of the 27th Annual Osseo Heritage Day & Great Mushroom Hunt. The fun family event is a longtime Spring tradition in Hillsdale County. It’ll be headquartered in Uptown Osseo. Along with the Mushroom Hunt contest and auction, the day will feature vendor booths, a chainsaw carving presentation and more. Randy’s […]