The City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities began performing its semi-annual fire hydrant flushing on April 4. It is expected to last two to three weeks, moving from the north end of the city to the south. The purpose is to make sure hydrants function and to remove debris from the waterline. A little...
When Cheryl Clawson first heard of the book “Comparison Girl,” she was intrigued. Now, after reading it and leading a local class on it, she can’t get enough. “Comparison Girl,” published in 2020 by Shannon Popkins, discusses how young women begin negatively comparing themselves to others at an early age. The book takes a Christian-oriented...
Seven months after setting fire to Briner Oil in Jonesville, convicted arsonist Douglas Michael Jones, 50, was sentenced to nine months in prison and three months probation Monday. Jones, a former employee of the oil and fuel distribution company, set fire to the building in Sep. 2020. Local police confronted Jones soon after identifying him...
Superintendent of Hillsdale Community Schools Shawn Vondra said there is neither a recommendation nor a requirement for canceling in-person learning for Hillsdale County schools. Both Hillsdale High School and Hillsdale Academy will continue in-person learning after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked for a statewide two-week pause of Michigan youth sports, indoor dining, and in-person learning. According...
A grant available to Hillsdale residents who are seeking to resolve property blight violations has been extended until May. The grant, which was offered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as part of its Neighborhood Enhancement Program back in February 2020, gives the city $30,000 to distribute to citizens who qualify. The city will...