Spangler’s Family Restaurant in Jonesville will continue offering dine-in services, despite the Michigan health department’s Nov. 15 order closing all dine-in restaurants again due to COVID-19. Spangler’s Owner Mitch Spangler said he has received threats and visits from the health department due to this decision to remain open but is pressing forward. “The news of...
The race for District 5 Hillsdale County Commissioner has been called after a delay due to a write-in candidate. Brent Leininger was elected to a two-year term as county commissioner. Leininger was the only candidate on the ballot and received 3,581 votes. His write-in challenger, Namrata Carolan, received 265 votes. The Hillsdale County Clerk office...
There’s a new ice cream craze happening across the world that appeals to dessert fanatics and chemistry lovers alike: liquid nitrogen creameries. Like hand-rolled ice cream shops, part of the appeal of it is in the performance: upon ordering, liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the cream mixture right in front of your eyes. These...
The Market House Supermarket will add a new attraction to its assortment: breakfast food, which will be served in a new dine-in restaurant area called Sharon’s House of Pancakes. Brett Boyd, the owner of Market House Supermarket, which is part of The Hometown Hotspot complex, said the idea of adding a breakfast restaurant to Market...
County National Bank temporarily closed their locations because of Michigan’s uptick in COVID-19 cases. The bank will keep its drive-thru windows in operation and take appointments when necessary, according to its press release. Elsewhere in Hillsdale, Southern Michigan Bank and Trust of Hillsdale closed its lobbies on Nov. 12, limiting its services to drive-thru and...