Hillsdale County is not spared when it comes to the issue of human trafficking. Jeremy Norwood, associate professor of sociology at Spring Arbor University, explained the reality of human trafficking in the local area to more than 300 people attending a children’s charity ball held by Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness on Saturday at Hillsdale...
M-99 will undergo resurfacing this summer funded by Michigan’s Department of Transportation Jackson Transportation Service Center. Maintained by MDOT, M-99 is located in the lower peninsula along the border of Ohio, running through Hillsdale County. Jason Pittman, cost and scheduling engineer for MDOT Jackson TSC, said this project involves three sections of the highway. The...
While police are still searching for the suspect of an attempted abduction that occurred on Friday, citizens are gearing up to take initiative in promoting self-defense. Mayor Adam Stockford expressed in a Facebook post that a basic self-defense class in the city would be beneficial. “People everywhere should always be ready to defend themselves or...
After receiving three construction bids over the City’s allotted budget, Hillsdale’s Tax Increment Finance Authority is reassessing project plans for rehabilitation on the Dawn Theater. TIFA received a $1.3 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to complete the project, and TIFA had passed a resolution that stated it was willing to help with...
In the shadow of St. Anthony’s steeple, Hillsdale Natural Grocery occupies a space neatly hidden among several local storefronts. Walking inside, the prompt smell of spices overwhelms even the most experienced connoisseur. The spice room easily doubles the size of a college dorm. That’s what customers like the most, Michelle Nauta, the store manager, explained....