In Hillsdale, it’s the people, it’s tradition, it’s the fair. Flooded with community members, college students, and out-of-town visitors, the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds opened Sunday for the 168th county fair. Named “The Most Popular Fair on Earth,” the fair brings together generations of traditions for a week of animal shows, grandstand performances, and, of course,...
A bumper-car operator at the Hillsdale County Fair was arrested by Hillsdale City Police and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct this week. William Presley, a New Jersey native, allegedly befriended a 19-year-old woman while she was riding the bumper cars before leading her away from the fairgrounds to have sex with him. “She said...
The sign for Michael Williams’ store, Blade and Bones, on North Howell Street reads “swords and knives, furniture, computers, camera security systems, backpacks, niteize gear, pallet gear, and more.” Williams opened the store this past summer on July 20 and like the sign says, he sells a large array of things. The store is full...
Every first and third Thursday of the month at the Jonesville Police Station, the 11 officers and 125 members of the Jonesville American Legion meet to discuss how to next serve the local veterans. Their main priority, however, is conducting military funerals. “If they request us, we go. If there’s a veteran that needs to...
Fourteen shops in Hillsdale participated in a two-day “Girls’ Night Out” event to raise money for the Black Bear Project on Baw Beese Trail. To raise money to “bring the Bears home,” the Heritage Association put on two events on Sept. 12 and 13, according to Event Coordinator Connie Sexton. The first event was “Canvas...