The 10-year-old “Return to Splendor” mural near Coney’s and Swirls will undergo art restorations overseen by The Hillsdale Heritage Association. Laura Smith, a resident of Hillsdale for the past 20 years, co-founded the Ladies of Beautification League with fellow Hillsdale mothers Jaminda Springer and Allison Hutchinson. The LBL’s goal is to bring the community together...
Category: City of Hillsdale
Hillsdale accepts federal grant to improve police, roads
After accepting a large grant from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, the City of Hillsdale is making plans to provide pay incentives for the police department, fund leaf collection, repair street infrastructure, and upgrade the internet at the municipal airport. The city expects to receive a grand total of $837,662. Hillsdale City Manager David...
Community library to hire new director
The Hillsdale Community Library hopes to hire a new director by November, according to Board President Jim Bowen. Bowen said the previous director resigned in late July, and the board has been working on finding a new hire since. This past Monday, board members and library staff held a special meeting to discuss the pool...
Medical board votes against ‘leave behind’ Narcan proposal
First responders will not be allowed to leave Narcan behind at the site of opioid overdoses, following a vote by the Hillsdale County Medical Control Authority on Sept. 20. The initiative, which was proposed earlier this year as part of a statewide push to combat overdoses, was defeated in a 16-6 vote. The proposed protocol...
St. Anthony’s to hold high tea party
It’s hats off to this old English high tea party — the tea is piping hot, there’s a three-course meal, and hats are optional. Next Sunday, Oct. 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is hosting a high tea party. Tickets are $8 per person and $25 per family. This high...




