The Hillsdale City Council voted to demolish the remains of the house at 48 Greenwood St. destroyed by fire at a public hearing April 18. The Greenwood house was one of three “blight properties” the council voted to demolish, the other two being 128 S. Manning St. and 240 E. South St. “I can’t see...
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Hard drinks hard to buy on Sundays in Hillsdale
Hillsdale County has “blue laws,” which prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. Wikimedia Commons | Courtesy A decades-old law is keeping you from buying a margarita on a Sunday in Hillsdale. Little-known Sunday sales laws, known as “blue laws,” prohibit bars and restaurants in Hillsdale County — such as El Cerrito, Here’s To...
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Hillsdale couple recognized for artistic leadership
After years of dedication to the arts and the Hillsdale County community, Ned Wyse and Debbi Wyse have been recognized as Hillsdale County’s artists of the year by Artworks of Hillsdale, Inc. Hillsdale Artworks celebrates Ned Wyse for his talent in memorizing and reciting poetry and passages of the Bible, and recognizes his wife Debbi...
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Jonesville robotics ‘exceeds expectations’ to compete in state competition
The Jonesville High School robotics team qualified for the FIRST in Michigan robotics state competition in Grand Rapids after finishing the regular season ranked 68 of 411 teams. The “Cobrots” will compete against 101 of the state’s top teams this week, April 13-16. The top 76 teams from the state competition will then move onto...
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Fowl flu and pox flock to Hillsdale
After the first flu-related death in Hillsdale County on April 1 and outbreaks of chickenpox in Hillsdale and St. Joseph, health officials encourage vaccinations in order to prevent additional cases of illness. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported widespread flu outbreaks statewide, with the H1N1 strain being most prevalent. Kim Wilhelm, prevention...