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Jonesville police arrest man in predator sting
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Jonesville police arrest man in predator sting

Mark Shemwell is from Hillsdale. Courtesy | Facebook Jonesville police arrested a Hillsdale man after an anti-trafficking group confronted him in a sex predator sting. The Jonesville Police Department arrested Mark Shemwell, 45, on Tuesday evening, according to Jonesville Police Chief Mike Lance. Shemwell faces charges of solicitation of a minor for immoral purposes and...

Former Quincy school board member launches campaign
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Former Quincy school board member launches campaign

Jennifer Wortz is a mother and teacher. Courtesy | Jennifer Wortz Jennifer Wortz, a mother, teacher, and former Quincy school board member, is launching her campaign for state representative. “I hope to be a driving force in legislative change on more educational freedom,” she said.  Wortz announced her campaign for District 35 state representative in...

County to complete courthouse renovations by November
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County to complete courthouse renovations by November

The courthouse has had minimal maintenance in the past 100 years. Courtesy | Facebook Renovations to the Hillsdale County Courthouse will be complete by November 2024, according to County Commissioner Doug Ingles. The courthouse renovations started two years ago with the intention of repairing the roof. As the construction progressed, workers from Renaissance Historic Exteriors,...

The Great Give collects donations for Hillsdale nonprofits
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The Great Give collects donations for Hillsdale nonprofits

The Great Give event raised money for local nonprofits. Courtesy | Facebook  Hillsdale County participated in #GivingTuesday with The Great Give, which took place for the ninth time Nov. 28 at the Hillsdale United Brethren Church Activity Center. The Hillsdale County Community Foundation hosts The Great Give, in which 15 nonprofit organizations in Hillsdale County participate....

Joseph Bruneau
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Bruneau faces charges after wife was ‘in fear for her life’

Joseph Bruneau is banned from campus. Courtesy | joebruneau.com Joseph Robert Bruneau, banned from campus by Hillsdale College Security, now faces two additional charges of larceny and resisting an officer following his Oct. 12 arrest for domestic violence.  The original police report for his domestic violence charge states Bruneau’s wife showed up to the sheriff’s...