With Valentine’s Day on Sunday this year, Hillsdale’s local vendors are planning something special in lieu of the holiday weekend. Ad Astra Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roastery on 106 N. Broad St., is hosting a Valentine’s Day-themed market on Feb. 6 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Black Dog Meadows Flower Farm,...
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Midwest car thief hits Hillsdale
A car thief stopped in Hillsdale last month while on the run from police in multiple states, according to local authorities. “Overnight on Jan. 19 to the morning hours on Jan. 20, five or six unlocked vehicles were entered, some items were taken,” Hillsdale Police Chief Scott Hephner said. “One vehicle was taken and was...
Norton takes on Spangler’s defense pro bono
Attorney Bob Norton is offering his services pro bono to Spangler’s Family Restaurant, which remained open in defiance to government orders. Though indoor dining is now allowed again, Mitch Spangler, who is in the process of buying the business from his parents, could potentially face fines of up to $1000 per day. “It was do...
Hundreds march for life in Hillsdale, Lansing
Pro-life Michiganders gathered across the state last week to voice their support for ending abortion. In Hillsdale, event organizers made history with the town’s first ever March for Life. The national March for Life in Washington, D.C. was canceled due to concerns over recent political turmoil. Consequently, the annual trip by Hillsdale College for Life...
Hillsdale hairstylist wins three awards in annual competition
“It means a lot,” said Tiller, who opened the business in 2014. “I was very humbled because there are a lot of great business owners and a lot of great bosses in our town. We work hard as a team and we have such a good atmosphere.” The annual “Hillsdale’s Best” awards competition, which is...




