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Hillsdale, nation respond to Michigan congresswoman’s controversial remarks
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Hillsdale, nation respond to Michigan congresswoman’s controversial remarks

On Jan. 3 Rashida Tlaib, a Democratic congresswoman from Michigan’s 13th congressional district, was sworn into the 116th session of U.S. Congress. The same day that Tlaib was sworn into office, she told a group of her supporters, regarding President Donald Trump, “we’re gonna go in there and we’re gonna impeach the motherf*****.” Tlaib’s comments...

City Council listens to voters, opting out of weed ordinances
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City Council listens to voters, opting out of weed ordinances

The City of Hillsdale passed two ordinances that will prohibit the public consumption and establishment of stores that sell marijuana at Monday’s city council meeting. The ordinance is part of an “opt-out” procedure of a new state law, allow municipalities to prohibit the legalization of recreational marijuana within its jurisdiction. Recreational marijuana becomes legal in...

Christmas at the Poorhouse: a beloved Hillsdale Tradition
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Christmas at the Poorhouse: a beloved Hillsdale Tradition

No twinkling lights or iridescent tinsel strands adorn the humble cobblestone house at 180 Wolcott Street. Instead, pine boughs, red candles, and paper ornaments—softly illuminated by lamplight— lend toa quaint Christmas cheer that harkens to days gone by. Christmas at the Poorhouse, an annual holiday open house that provides area residents entertainment, fellowship, homemade treats,...

Love INC hosts ‘Festival of Love’ fundraiser
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Love INC hosts ‘Festival of Love’ fundraiser

The Hillsdale county affiliate of Love INC, which stands for Love In The Name Of Christ, had its first annual Festival of Love fundraising event at Johnny T’s Bistro on November 17th. Love INC of Hillsdale County is a non-profit organization that organizes the ministerial efforts of 13 partner churches by operating a clearinghouse to...