Michigan residents can now use checkoff boxes on their state income tax forms to donate money to programs that assist children in foster care throughout the state. Taxpayers can donate $5, $10, or more from their state tax returns to the Children’s Trust Fund or the Fostering Futures Scholarship, two programs that assist children in...
Cottage Inn Pizza set to open at new location on March 5
On March 5, Cottage Inn Pizza will open at its new location on M-99, previously the home of Silos Fun Park, according to Cottage Inn Pizza’s Facebook page. The pizza shop will be temporarily closed beginning Sunday, Feb. 24 as it transitions to its new building. The initial announcement of The Cottage Inn’s move recieved...
Healthies of Hillsdale gives back to local CASA
Sierra Cady, owner of Healthies of Hillsdale, has been involved in the Court Appointed Special Advocates program for 10 years now. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, her store donated $1 of every smoothie-tea combo purchase to the Hillsdale CASA, along with money that was put into a donation bucket. CASA Director Heather Upton said CASA relies...
Local candidates hold meet-and-greet with residents at Stadium Roller Rink
Three local candidates spoke to residents about reducing government interference and spending during a candidate meet-and-greet at Stadium Roller Rink on Feb. 15. The candidates took questions from the attendees, passed around petitions, and discussed issues important to the citizens. The three candidates included: Doug Ingles, owner of the rink and candidate for county commissioner;...
Construction on the Dawn Theater to begin once the weather breaks
Foulke Construction will resume renovating the Dawn Theater once the weather starts to break, according to Hillsdale Zoning Administrator Alan Beeker. “Foulke will not actually start full blown construction until the weather starts to clear because the grant process took longer than expected,” Beeker said. “They’re finishing up some projects they had ahead of us.”...




