Thousands of people swarmed the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds for the 166th year of the “most popular fair on Earth.” The Hillsdale County Fair, which runs through Saturday, features a variety of booths and vendors, some of which have exhibited at the fair for more than 40 years. Hillsdale County Fair manager Mark Williams said several...
As part of the city’s efforts to restructure duties within the Hillsdale Fire Department, Chief Kevin Pauken has stepped down, leading to Police Chief Scott Hephner’s replacing him as interim fire chief. Hephner explained how his duties as interim fire chief will make the department run more smoothly. “My role is purely administrative,” he said....
After announcing the addition of a Biggby Coffee to their family supermarket over a year ago, Market House co-owner Brandy Boyd said the Michigan-based coffee franchise will officially open its doors on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the complex of the supermarket’s Hometown Hotspot. The Biggby will be Hillsdale’s first ever franchise coffee store, and although...
The impacts and opinions of school of choice laws are mixed throughout Hillsdale County. Many parents celebrate the ability to choose to which public school they can send their children while many small school districts lose students and state aid, which increases with the school’s student enrollment, when larger districts with more resources send busses...
Designer nail art spa Ten on the Table relocated this month to downtown Hillsdale, where it offers a large selection of manicures and pedicures. Clients can choose from a variety of colors and designs to spice up their nails. Owner Katie Winright said Ten on the Table has been in business for almost 15 years,...