When the Michigan Fourth Infantry sustained heavy casualties after the battle of Gettysburg, the nearby Camp Letterman became this largely Hillsdale-based regiment’s field hospital. For several months after the Civil War’s northernmost battle, Letterman treated wounded soldiers from both the Union and the Confederacy. Now, it’s the site of a new struggle. The Pennsylvania-based...
Several homes in Hillsdale County, including one on college grounds, are rumored to have been part of the Underground Railroad. While there are no records of the college helping runaway slaves escape by participating in the network of secret routes and safehouses, some believe the Dow Residence on Hillsdale Street was once a safehouse on...
State Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, says requiring Amish residents to register their buggies would be his last resort in preserving Hillsdale County roads and keeping drivers safe. “Registration would take things too far at this point in the process,” Shirkey said. Since February, Shirkey has met with several Amish bishops in Hillsdale County to discuss...
In order to increase effective communication between law enforcement and the community, the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office has released its newest safety feature — its own app. The app, which includes a weather feature, a link to submit tips, contact information, and immediate push alerts, will give the community instantaneous access to local happenings....
You may have to drive to Lansing to catch a live Spartans football game, but Michigan State University offers a wide-variety of invaluable resources right here in Hillsdale. For over 100 years, Michigan State University Extension has offered Hillsdale County residents access to knowledge and aid in a variety of areas, ranging from agriculture to...