The Hillsdale City Council voted to pass a new social media policy for city employees at its Feb. 15 meeting, although both the council and the public expressed a general dislike for the policy’s wording. The policy permits the city government to fire any employee who speaks inappropriately on social media. Hillsdale City Attorney Tom...
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Warrant issued for Hawkins after failing to appear at pre-trial hearings
After failing to appear at pre-trial hearings in both district and circuit courts this week, police consider Jason Hawkins of Litchfield a fugitive. Warrants from both district and circuit courts have been issued for his arrest. Hawkins faces several charges: assault with intent to do great bodily harm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and domestic...
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‘Skyfall:’ Sauk Theater ceiling collapses
Sauk Theater’s next three productions will show in Hillsdale College’s Phillips Auditorium due to the partial collapse of the Jonesville, Michigan, building’s ceiling, which created a crack in the lighting booth’s ceiling and caused two air ducts to fall on Dec. 28. At the end of January, an engineer’s report concluded the false plaster ceiling...
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Local eateries catapult Jonesville to national recognition
With everything from premium steak and duck to fried hotdogs and “Michigan Pot-Hole” ice cream, Jonesville ranked 30th in a national ranking of the “30 Great Small Towns for Food Lovers” by Top Value Reviews in January. Citing Olivia’s Chop House, Saucy Dog’s Barbeque, and the Udder Side in the review, the list ranked...
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Poor House hosts historical show-and-tell
Hillsdale County Historical Society will host its annual “Show and Tell” event at the Will Carleton Poor House on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of the Historical Society’s goal to host four general membership meetings each year. At last year’s event, about 25 people attended. The society welcomes interested community members...