At age 26, Jake Weidmann became the youngest person to earn the title “master penman,” and today, he is one of 11 people in the world who currently hold this prestigious title. He was also one of the first artists during his time to carve his own pens, make his own ink, and carve his...
The Sauk Theatre will present the world premiere of “On Pine Knoll Street” on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Executive Director of the Sauk, Trinity Bird said the Friday, Feb. 7 performance will be followed by a special reception with playwright Mark Cornell and the woman who inspired the character of Marilyn. “We’re really...
Construction of the Hillsdale County Historical Society’s new museum at the Poor House grounds is on track to finish by this spring, according to member Kathy Fowler. The new museum, Kathy Fowler said, will be home to the historic 1931 Seagrave firetruck and other artifacts like buggies, sleighs, and farming equipment. “Finally having the museum...
The Hillsdale County Conservation Club will hold its 60th annual Tip-Up Festival, featuring euchre tournaments, a fishing contest, coyote and squirrel hunting contests, and music by the DJ “Sound Generator.” The Tip-Up Festival will begin on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. with a euchre tournament. The fishing contest and coyote contest both begin on Jan....
Project Connect brought together 27 local agencies and 208 community members in 2019. As a project of the Hillsdale County Continuum of Care, Project Connect helps individuals and families find the care and services they need. This year, Project Connect will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the...