The City of Hillsdale will start its first round of curbside leaf collection for all residents on Monday, Oct. 25, according to a press release. The city will collect leaves from each ward on different dates. Ward 1 is first in the cycle, followed by Ward 4, Ward 3, and Ward 2. A more detailed...
More people are seeking help from local food centers, according to the directors of two pantries. “So far as our lunch programs have gone, we have seen a steady increase in lunches since June,” said Kathy Stump, office manager at the Hillsdale Salvation Army. Stump said continued shutdowns due to COVID-19, a disrupted food chain,...
Parents in the community are contesting Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency’s mandatory COVID-19 school contact tracing. On Sept. 3, the agency issued an order that mandates quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 in Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph counties. This order applies to individuals who reside, attend school, or are employed within the aforementioned counties....
John Bowman, with his worn Michigan International Speedway cap, sat proudly next to his home-bred Jersey dairy cows. “If you come back on Thursday, you can get your picture with a prize winner,” he said confidently, leaning back in his folding chair. For Bowman’s family, coming back to the Hillsdale County Fair this week is...
‘The Most Popular Fair on Earth’ is back at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, and it’s projected to be more popular than ever before. Traditionally, about 40,000 people attend during the week. This year, managers are expecting that number to jump significantly. “If we follow through with what most fairs...