On the corner of Howell and North Streets in downtown Hillsdale, the 133-year-old historic Keefer House sits empty. But not for long. By the end of 2021, the Keefer House will be transformed into a boutique hotel. The Keefer House is one piece of downtown Hillsdale’s historic renovations. The Keefer House was purchased...
Category: City of Hillsdale
Early Pregnancy Loss Association receives grant
The Early Pregnancy Loss Association continues to grow as it aids local healthcare providers in caring for women who have miscarried. Recently granted $7,200 from the Hillsdale County Community Foundation, the association is able to fund the distribution of informational folders, a miscarriage kit program, an updated website, as well as administration and marketing....
A ten-year tradition: Hillsdale farmers share their passions and produce
For local farmers, residents, and college students, the Saturday morning farmers’ market in downtown Hillsdale is a beloved tradition. The Hillsdale farmers’ market, which began in 2008, brings a variety of vendors from the surrounding townships to set up shop every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hillsdale County Courthouse Square. Vendors...
Jennings to remain on ballot despite council’s concerns
Despite the Hillsdale City Council’s determination that Peter Jennings, associate professor of management at Hillsdale College and Hillsdale Ward 1 resident, is ineligible to run for a seat on the council due to a residency restriction, his name will appear on the November ballot, local election officials decided last week. Jennings entered the race...
New mural highlights city’s historic architecture
Several young adults, as part of St. Anthony’s Youth Group Mission Trip, dedicated a week of their summer to rid the community of a graffiti-ridden wall and replace it with something meaningful. A new mural in the underpass of the railroad tracks along West Bacon Street in Hillsdale outlines some of South Broad Street’s...




