The Hillsdale County Statutory Committee appointed Scott Hodshire as interim sheriff on Monday, Sept. 14. Hodshire, who won the Republican Party’s nomination for Hillsdale County Sheriff in last month’s primary election, will be sworn in as interim sheriff on Sept. 21, following the resignation of acting sheriff Carl Albright. Nathan Lambright will serve as Hodshire’s...
The Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility, recognized as one of the best nursing homes in the state last year, has been challenged but encouraged by dealing with COVID-19. “The virus seemed worse at the beginning, because of the comorbidities,” said Terry Esterline, head administrator at HCMCF. The staff said the facility was more affected...
In an unprecedented move, the Hillsdale County Fair Board voted to cancel this fall’s fair, due to COVID-19, leaving many youth organizations, businesses, and community members devastated. Since 1851, the fair has been Hillsdale’s pride and joy. Residents of Hillsdale County, students of Hillsdale College, and many out-of-town guests look forward to the annual event. ...
What do Hillsdale’s churches look like amid the coronavirus pandemic? For most of them, not much different. Masks are encouraged, but not required; seating may be more spaced than usual; some churches now offer prepackaged communion, yet many churchgoers still choose the communal chalice. “Right now, our services look fairly normal,” Sean Willman, pastor of...
November voter turnout is expected to be higher than previous years. Projections show general election voter turnout in Hillsdale County may be the largest in recent history following historic voter turnout in the August primaries. According to the County Clerk’s Office, August saw a 36% voter turnout in the Aug. 4 primaries, compared to the...