Aspiring food-service workers with disabilities prepared a five-course Italian meal on Feb. 11 for community members. The dinner was hosted by Key Opportunities, a nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities find employment. Program Director Georgia Mason said the nonprofit plans to host more similar events in the future. “Our plan for this program is...
Hillsdale Brewing Company customers will soon be able to throw darts, hurl axes, and toss cornhole bags. The brewery’s manager, Felicia Ray-Finch said the indoor beer garden will make Hillsdale Brewing Company “the place to be in Hillsdale.” The renovation will transform a 3,000-square feet “junk room” into an entertainment venue for parties, live music,...
After years of planning and restoration, the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale will soon begin a new chapter. “The theater has been completely rehabilitated,” Dawn Theater patron Mary Wolfram said. “It will begin taking bookings in March.” The theater, located at 110 N. Broad St., will host a private grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 19,...
Local health officials say COVID-19 cases are declining in Hillsdale County. According to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, Jan. 26 brought 77 new cases, Feb. 2 brought 54 new cases, and Feb. 14 brought 11 new cases. Rachel Lott, director of marketing at Hillsdale Hospital, contrasted these numbers to those in the fall. “We...
“What kind of ramshackle operation are you running?” These are the words Zack Bigelow’s father asked when he first saw his son’s homemade brewing equipment more than a decade ago. Today, Bigelow runs Ramshackle Brewing Company, a quaint brewery next to Olivia’s Chop House in Jonesville. Since opening the doors in July 2019, Bigelow and...