Rough Draft reopened on Feb. 1 with restrictions for the first time since the Nov. 18 orders. Under Gov. Whitmer’s most recent epidemic order, restaurants are allowed to re-open with restrictions, which include 25% capacity, social distancing guidelines, and a 10 p.m. curfew. “We’re definitely excited,” said Marty Hubbard, the owner of Rough Draft. “We’re...
Category: City of Hillsdale
Michigan allows indoor dining, limits capacity
On Jan. 22, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that restaurants and bars in the state can reopen for indoor dining on Feb. 1, as long as seating is limited to 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is smaller. They must also close by 10 p.m. “When I saw the announcement I thought, ‘Well, it’s about...
People, Places, and Plates: Checker Records
When one conjures up rhythms of coffee shop music, classic rock might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at Checker Records, they’ve been blending coffee and rock music for four decades, creating one of the most unique spots in town to get your caffeine fix. Most students have likely tried Checker...
Hillsdale to hold first ever March for Life
The pro-life community of Hillsdale has turned another cancellation into an opportunity to make history, as it plans to as they host the first ever Hillsdale March for Life. The city of Hillsdale will have its first pro-life march on Friday, Jan. 29 at 3:30 p.m. The march will begin on Broad Street, in front...
County to hold parenting seminar over Zoom
A local organization hopes to make parenting easier by offering a seminar next month featuring a Hillsdale-based therapist. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness of Hillsdale will offer a multi-day workshop with local therapist and parenting specialist Allie VanSickle on Feb. 6, 13, and 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The workshop will take place...




