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Veterans coalition unites local groups to serve community
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Veterans coalition unites local groups to serve community

A new nonprofit organization seeks to connect veterans with resources to find transportation, jobs, and support groups in Hillsdale County.  Hillsdale County Veterans Coalition’s mission is to “embrace, empower, and enrich the lives of military veterans within our community,” according to Melinda Eggleston, program director of the Hillsdale County Community Foundation. Eggleston said the organization...

State police arrest Osseo man over 2021 meth, assault charges
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State police arrest Osseo man over 2021 meth, assault charges

The Michigan State Police arrested an Osseo man on charges relating to possession of methamphetamine, assault, and home invasion on March 31, according to the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office. State troopers booked 39-year-old Charles Renard Pettiford into the Hillsdale County Jail just after 1:30 a.m., according to JailTracker.  “The Michigan State Police arrested him,” Deputy...

State police arrest two, seize meth and guns in drug bust
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State police arrest two, seize meth and guns in drug bust

The Michigan State Police arrested two suspects in a Hillsdale County drug bust on April 7. MSP troopers arrested 29-year-old Kyle Bertok and 44-year-old Larry Estel in execution of a search warrant, according to Cmdr. Sean Street of the Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, a division of the MSP. Police searched Bertok’s residence on...

Recently-restored train car offers trips between Coldwater and Hillsdale
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Recently-restored train car offers trips between Coldwater and Hillsdale

A recently remodeled vintage train car offers passengers a scenic view of rolling farmland and old architecture in Hillsdale and Branch counties.  Last weekend, locals could hear Norfolk and Western Business Car 300’s welcoming whistle as it made its maiden voyage from Coldwater to Hillsdale and back. Bryan Lalevee, founder of Norfolk and Western Business...

Jonesville Lumber participates in Gannett national sweepstakes
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Jonesville Lumber participates in Gannett national sweepstakes

Jonesville Lumber is one of several local businesses contributing to a spring home makeover sweepstakes this year, with national rewards that total $25,000. The Hillsdale Daily News conducts the local sweepstakes, for which businesses like Jonesville Lumber provide funding. The sweepstakes allow businesses to advertise, according to Abe Graves, co-owner of Jonesville Lumber. “This is...