A Hillsdale College student found himself stranded on the island in Lake Winona after he wandered out onto thin ice Monday night. Chief Scott Hephner tells WCSR News, Hillsdale City firefighters were dispatched to the scene in response to a call that came in as a medical issue. Turns out the student had wandered onto thin ice when he broke […]
Officials in Litchfield are a step closer to hiring a new CIty Manager. The list of candidates for the job has been reduced to two finalists. Jule Hinds of Quincy and WIlliam Joseph, who serves as Village Manager of Paw Paw were interviewed for the job Tuesday. Hinds and Joseph were among 35 candidates who applied for the position that […]
The Hillsdale CIty Council has approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangement for a Workforce Housing development at the Three Meadows subdivision. Allen Edwin Residential Builders applied for a 10% PILOT for 15 years to support the project which would include three duplex units, to house a total of six families. Each unit will be two stories, approximately […]
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Branch-Hillsdale-Saint Joseph Community Health Agency is reminding listeners of the importance of food safety during Thanksgiving. The agency’s Public Information Officer, Kris Dewey, offers tips to ensure a safe and tasty meal. Dewey says when thawing a turkey, it’s crucial to note that bacteria begin growing as soon as it starts to […]
Advanced technology is making it easier for scammers to trick unsuspecting older adults into sending them money. In a new twist on the “Grandparents Scam” criminals are using artificial intelligence to make their pleas for cash sound even more convincing, specifically when impersonating a grandchild or relative in need. By using A.I. voice cloning software to mimic the relative’s voice, […]
A Camden restaurant is the latest to speak out against Hillsdale County’s “Blue Laws” that prohibit on-premise liquor consumption on Sundays. Farmhouse Kitchen & Ale has requested the repeal of the current ordinance that prohibits Sunday liquor sales. The law firm representing the restaurant, Carlin Edwards Brown, sent a letter to the County Clerk’s Office seeking assistance in pursuing the […]
The nationwide school bus driver shortage has hit home for one local district, as they’ve been forced to cancel classes today! Administrators at North Adams-Jerome Schools announced Sunday that classes would be canceled today, due to a lack of drivers. Officials said they’re working on a plan to resume classes on Tuesday. Families will be notified of Tuesday’s statues via […]
A Pittsford woman was injured in a single-vehicle traffic crash in Wheatland Township Thursday afternoon. Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Pittsford Road, South of Bacon Road around 4:50 pm. They say Christen Bates was Southbound on PIttsford Road, when she lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and struck and embankment. Bate’s vehicle overturned. She was taken […]
Voters in the Jonesville School District shot down the bond proposal by a narrow margin in Tuesday’s election. The proposal failed by fewer than 30 votes. The unofficial tally was 594-“NO” to 567-“YES.” The total includes a handful of votes from Jackson County’s Pulaski Township. The District had asked voters to approve an extension of the current millage rate of […]
County National Bank has announced plans to relocate its Lewis Street drive-thru banking facility and open a new Wealth Management office on Carleton road in Hillsdale. The new location, at the corner of Carleton and West Street, is slated to open on December 4th. Clients can access the same drive-thru banking services at the new location, in addition to in-person […]
