The Michigan 4-H is reminding everyone that April is the Month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, in order to underscore the role of military children in America. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) recommends certain activities to honor these...
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Hall of Valor honors local heroes
This year, the Hillsdale County Veterans Hall of Valor is honoring veterans who served in the wars in Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It is also commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. “The Hillsdale County Hall of Valor, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is recognition of Hillsdale County veterans,” said John...
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Hillsdale Community Library to host book sale
On May 8 and May 15, the Hillsdale Community Library will be hosting a book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in partnership with Friends of the Hillsdale Library. Lisa Roberts, president of Friends of the Hillsdale Library and former library employee, said this is the first book sale the library has had in...
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Grosvenor House offers tours, look into Victorian Era
While serving as the Michigan State Treasurer, Ebenezer Oliver Grosvenor conscripted the help of the prominent State Capitol architect, Elijah E. Myers, to design for him his new Victorian mansion. Myers’ claim to fame occurred between 1870-1880 as he designed three State Capitol buildings, the first of which was the Michigan State Capitol. While he...
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People, Places, & Plates: Sharon’s House of Pancakes
Fluffy, fresh pancakes that melt on the tongue, biscuits and gravy that warm the soul, and gourmet donuts are only a few of the offerings at Hillsdale’s newest breakfast spot. Sharon’s House of Pancakes opened to the public on March 18, and business has been thriving since. Although located in the food court inside Market...