Jackson, Michigan, instituted its own meal distribution program this month. The project started on Feb. 1, seeking to support the members of the community and the local restaurants through the purchase of meals. Inspired by a Vermont-based program called Everyone Eats, Jackson community affairs manager, Mindy Bradish-Orta, sought to create a similar program for the...
The Hillsdale Police Department may hire a new full-time officer in coming months, pending budget approval from the city council, according to Chief of Police Scott Hephner. If the council fulfills the request, the department will total —- staff members. With the extra hands, Hephner said the force will be able to focus on actually...
On Feb. 6 and 13, Ad Astra Coffee Roaster’s Valentine’s Day Market gave vendors from the community the opportunity to share the fruits of their labor. Kristi and Patrick Whalen, who moved to Hillsdale from Kansas in May, opened the market in November. “It’s been this really awesome underground community of people hanging out, getting...
Stadium Roller Rink recently reopened to the public with limited capacity after being shut down since October due to the pandemic. Owner Doug Ingles said the rink, which at the beginning of January could accommodate up to 50 people, filled up almost immediately. “When we opened in January, we started with Saturday night from 6...
Few braved Monday night’s snowstorm to attend Hillsdale’s city council meeting. As many residents and councilmembers attended virtually, the short meeting focused on upcoming city events. County Commissioner Doug Ingles reported that the Farmers Market at the courthouse has been approved to return this upcoming May through October. Vendor applications are available on the county...