Various Hillsdale County government offices will move to a newly renovated building within the next week. The County purchased the building, which once housed the Hillsdale Daily News, about four years ago for about $200,000. Renovations didn’t start until two years ago when funding finally came available. County Maintenance Director and Project Manager Randy Finley...
Scarecrow decorating, pumpkin painting, costume judging, and around town exploring are just some of the activities part of the Hillsdale Business Association’s Awesome Autumn event that will take place Oct. 23 from 5-8 p.m . Awesome Autumn was founded by Jane Stewart, owner of Smith’s Flowers and a member of the Hillsdale Business Association. She...
If you can’t get a pint of craft beer in Jonesville, blame snakes. Ramshackle Brewing Company remains but a cement slab in a downtown alley of Jonesville because its builder got bit by a rattlesnake. But walking on the cement foundation, Zack Bigelow and Joe Kesselring picture a brewery with white-washed walls, industrial decor with...
Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office announced Sept. 19 on Facebook that the AT&T tower, which was scheduled to launch in December, started providing coverage three months ahead of schedule. Lieutenant Todd Moore said that the sheriff’s office was in contact with AT&T over dealings in regards to its first responder network. Moore said that they received...
Pam Heckel ‘98, a local photographer, set up a vintage camera to the farmer’s market in order to capture the essence of Hillsdale County—all while raising money for a good cause. This peculiar and portable darkroom often attracted attention at the Farmer’s Market. “When people walk past my table at the Hillsdale County Farmers Market,...