Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Michigan, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church has seen a large increase in demand for their donated food. Before March, St. Anthony’s Family Center fed about 40 families per week, according to Shelly Taylor, who directs the Family Center and the food pantry. Now, that number has almost doubled; in a normal...
Michigan public and private school students ages 6 to 11 are required to wear masks, per a new rule from the state government. On Sept. 25, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mandated masks for K-5 students. The order took effect on Oct. 5. However, on Oct. 2, The Michigan Supreme Court struck down Whitmer’s emergency powers,...
Leaf collection in Hillsdale is still relatively unsolved despite City Council efforts to come up with a solution. Last year, the council voted to privatize the service, hoping it would fix inefficiencies and save taxpayer money. The latest City Council meeting saw intense discussion about their inability to fix the issue. Mayor Adam Stockford said...
In place of the Hillsdale County Fair, the Hillsdale County Fair Board held a food drive-thru on Oct. 1-3, allowing residents to enjoy all their carnival favorites from the comfort of their car. The drive-thru featured Donut Hut, Beach Concessions, Maria’s, Friske Fries, Smith Concessions, Almond King, Mary Lou’s, and Red Barn Elephant Ears. Cars...
Vermont senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders endorsed the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s 58th House District, Tamara Barnes. Sanders endorsed 12 down-ballot candidates in Michigan, including Barnes, saying his movement was never about just one race. “The only way our movement can continue is if we work together to elect great, progressive candidates...