Hillsdale is meticulous when it comes to water quality. Two different organizations help ensure water is clean in Hillsdale and the surrounding areas. While the City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities actively monitors quality at water treatment plants, the Hillsdale Conservation District provides resources for landowners whose houses run off well water. The Conservation...
Eric Leutheuser thought he was well-known. As the owner of the Hillsdale’s Buick GMC car dealership for three decades, he spent thousands of dollars advertising his name. But when he decided to run for state representative in Michigan’s 58th district in the 2014 elections, he quickly found out that the people of Branch County, a...
Ravaged by potholes, cracks, and bumps, streets in Hillsdale are notorious for being in a constant state of disrepair. The Hillsdale City Council has discussed many times whether and when the roads would be repaired and repaved. Jake Hammel, director of the Hillsdale Department of Public Services, said at the Oct. 15 council meeting that...
After losing the Ward 1 City Council seat in the Nov. 6 election by 29 votes, candidate Dennis Wainscott has filed for a recount. “It’s my right to have it done,” Wainscott said. “There were too many shenanigans that went on with this election.” It was for his peace of mind that Wainscott said he...
As shoppers bombarded stores as early as Thursday evening for Black Friday sales and others shopped online for Cyber Monday deals, local shops celebrated Small Business Saturday as a way to promote businesses in town and encourage people to shop local. Many of Hillsdale’s local businesses participated with special deals, extended hours and new merchandise....