Although retail stores choose to disregard the “no Christmas until after Thanksgiving” rule, most families and even cities wait to put up Christmas decorations until the day after Thanksgiving. This year, however, Christmas décor arrived in Hillsdale before the designated date, but the arrival of the decorations was a welcome one, lighting up the city...
Author: Amanda Tindall (Amanda Tindall)
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‘EAT’ at Spangler’s
The “good old days” for most people were much simpler times that are long past. There are certain places, however, where it is possible to return to that feeling for a time. Spangler’s Hilltop Diner at 524 W. Chicago St. in Jonesville is one of those places. Outside Spangler’s hangs a blue and red neon...
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The 3 Minute Interview
Elchert works for Celebrations LLC, a wedding, event and party supplier, in Hillsdale. She is also helping to organize the first annual Light Up Hillsdale Parade, which will take place Dec. 1. How did the idea for the first parade come about? [The] idea was talked around a couple years ago, and I’ve been involved...
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Hillsdale’s Swimming Sisters
Three sets of sisters are now swimming together on the Hillsdale College women’s swim team. Having a sister brings and yet also some struggle, the swimmers said. The sisters shared how the team has brought them a lot closer with each other and with the team as a whole. Having family members on the team,...
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Domesitc Harmony fundraises:
Domestic Harmony is spreading around Christmas cheer and raising money on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. American 1 Credit Union has offered to donate $750 to Domestic Harmony if volunteers on behalf of Domestic Harmony fill all the volunteer spots at the Hillsdale Women’s Expo. The credit union is overseeing the event, which is a...