Senior citizens have more state-provided benefits available to them than they often know, state Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Mich., said at a town hall specially designed for seniors on Monday. “You need to know if you’re a senior and have a legal problem and don’t know where to go, you can get help,” he...
The City of Hillsdale’s Fire Department continues to search for a new ladder truck, Fire Chief Scott Hephner confirmed at a Jan. 15 city council meeting. “Our goal was to find a truck that would serve our community,” he said. “Hopefully we would find one that would serve us for ten years.” Hephner said the...
After two and a half years, hundreds of hours of work, and many obstacles overcome, Hillsdale Brewing Company is finally open. The restaurant officially opened for business at 25 Hillsdale Street on Jan. 22, featuring eight beers on tap, as well as a menu with pizzas, deli-style sandwiches, and soups. The owners of the...
A flash of light and a ball of fire ignited the Midwestern sky Tuesday night, captivating the eyes of anyone who happened to look up at the sky around 8:10 p.m.. According to the Detroit Free Press, people reported seeing what scientists are officially terming a “fireball” in all parts of Michigan and in...
The Hillsdale City Council unanimously approved a request from Meijer Inc. to install a new 12-inch water main that would service the future grocery store at meeting on Jan. 15. This decision came following Fayette Township’s approval of a revenue sharing 425 Agreement with Hillsdale in December that will allow Meijer to build a...