Betty Bisel, 96, lives on Summit Street in a small, red cottage hidden beneath the shade of several oak trees and marked by several small plastic lawn geese. Inside, the house’s age is hidden by trinkets and antiques from a bygone era. The living room is reminiscent of a 1960s suburban home with white curtains...
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State police arrest Indiana man connected to near-fatal crash
Michigan State Police arrested a man from Angola, Indiana, March 25 for drunk driving after causing a crash that injured two people in Hillsdale County late at night on March 24. 30-year-old Treston Marcelle Wright was driving northbound on US 127 in a truck in Somerset Township attempting to pass a vehicle when he struck...
Developer submits proposal for former Klein Tools building
The former Klein Tools Factory in downtown Jonesville will transform into storefronts, in an agreement the Jonesville City Council approved on March 16. “There is a huge opportunity there for additional retail and other commercial uses to support our downtown,” Jonesville City Manager Jeff Gray said. Under the agreement DH Roberts Construction will purchase the...
Senate Majority Leader Shirkey endorses Tudor Dixon for governor
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey endorsed Tudor Dixon, a Republican, for governor on March 23. Shirkey is a Republican who represents all of Hillsdale, Branch, and Jackson counties. He said he supports the conservative commentator and businesswoman from Norton Shores due to her leadership qualities and dedication to conservative causes. “I’m excited to endorse...
Staycation Locale: Visit your local art museum
Spring breaks and other excursions from school present the challenge of how best to use that time. Some will lodge in a more pleasant climate, while others must make do with what is back home. While enjoying family and friends is important, it is only a tiny part of the time spent on break. If,...