Judge Michael Smith of the Hillsdale County Circuit Court has recently announced that he will not seek reelection and Hillsdale County District Court Judge Sara S. Lisznyai subsequently announced her candidacy to fill Smith’s vacancy. Smith will resign after the end of his current term, which expires December 31, 2020. Lisznyai is currently the only...
Category: City News
Residents speak out against possible property tax cuts at Oct. 21 council meeting
City council members and residents debated the designation of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and the demolition of the property at 65 and 65 1/2 Westwood at an Oct. 21 city council meeting. The NEZ reduces the tax burden, up to half of property taxes, on existing homes that undergo repairs and remodeling. It also offers...
Puppy mill in Hillsdale County under investigation by Attorney General Nessel
Hillsdale residents Paul Steury and Peter Miller have stopped selling dogs at the request of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. They are under investigation for owning and running an illegal puppy mill in Hillsdale County, according to Nessel’s office. Steury is currently being investigated for animal cruelty and lying to purchasers about his dogs’ health...
Businesses participate in Awesome Autumn
Storefronts boasted pumpkins, scarecrows, and other fall decor inviting more than 200 community members to come in, hunt for a hidden pumpkin, and explore downtown Hillsdale for the ninth annual Awesome Autumn Event on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Tonya McCallister, a Hillsdale resident, said she and her family have made Awesome Autumn a tradition. Her two...
Hillsdale Arts Chorale presents ‘Together’ with Bel Canto Singers
The Hillsdale Arts Chorale will be performing its first concert of the season at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on Oct. 27. The chorale will be joined by the woman’s singing group, Bel Canto for a few pieces, which coincides with the theme of the concert, “Togetherness.” The group will be singing a variety of religious...