Record crop production in southern Michigan this year is driving up competition for commodity farmers, some of whom are not going to be able to sell all of their crops. “The prices are terrible,” Hillsdale County farmer Bill Hayward said. “A lot of farmers are not going to make it.” Several farmers are reporting a...
An unknown substance in the hallways of Reading High School caused a school-wide evacuation on Sept. 13. Upon further investigation, school administrators discovered a student had unintentionally released a can of pepper spray in the cafeteria, creating breathing difficulties for students and staff members. According to Superintendent Chuck North, the Mace was strong enough...
The Michigan Department of Transportation’s office of Aeronautics along with the city of Hillsdale partnered to pay for a new automated weather observing system for the Hillsdale Municipal airport, which replaced the airport’s outdated AWOS. According to city manager David Mackie, the total cost of the new AWOS was $70,000. MDOT covered 90 percent...
Next month, Hillsdale County will see its own taste of fashion week as two local businesses — Maggie Anne’s and Olivia’s Chophouse — work together to support another local organization: the Alpha Omega care center. On Oct. 17, seven models styled in Maggie Anne’s clothing will strut the runway at Olivia’s Chophouse before an audience...
Empty fields and a pile of rubble give the former Manor Foundation property an abandoned look—at least for now. Jonesville school officials said they hope to see it bustling with offices and student activities in a few weeks. The Jonesville school system bought the 35 acre property from the Manor Foundation in April because...