Trick-or-treating found a new meaning for Hillsdale residents during the annual citywide Halloween event, which featured a costume contest, a magic show, and free snacks. The event, held on Oct. 27 at Hillsdale High School, drew nearly 200 locals dressed in a variety of costumes, ranging from superheros to roadside attractions. Parker Falke, 7, dressed...
After labelling Hillsdale an at-risk community as part of his Rising Tide initiative in 2015, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder met with city and college officials Oct. 26 at the Mitchell Research Center to discuss issues holding Hillsdale back from greater economic prosperity and stability. “It’s great to see the community together; the key is getting...
A monument built in honor of The Ladies of Hillsdale was completed at the Oak Grove Cemetery this month. After designing a plan for the monument, Carol Lackey, a lifelong Hillsdale resident, presented her idea to the cemetery board this past Feb. The Hillsdale city council then approved her plans for the monument, located near...
Jonesville’s historic Grosvenor House Museum is hosting a night of haunted Halloween readings and local lore featuring everything from the work of artists such as Edgar Allen Poe to those by local volunteers beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. Doughnuts and apple cider will be provided afterward. The Halloween reading is the next...
Hillsdale residents and students enjoyed free treats while wandering through downtown Hillsdale and explored its shops during the Hillsdale Business Association’s annual Awesome Autumn event on Oct. 18. Over 22 local businesses participated in this year’s fall festival, which included a costume contest for kids, free snacks, and local history postings. According to Carol Gier,...