The renovations at the Book, Art, and Spiritual Center of Hillsdale include more than new paneling, a book mural, and a fresh coat of paint on the front of the store: BASCH will liquidate some of its inventory and use the empty space to entertain guests. “The real purpose of these changes is to become...
The city of Jonesville will open construction bidding in January for the rail trail in order to complete the project sometime during the summer of 2016. The $400,000 project will be funded through a $296,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant and $104,000 in matched city funds. The trail will begin at the intersection of...
The Hillsdale City Council decided to sell more than $200,000 worth of little-used sludge removal equipment at its Monday meeting. The decision came after council members realized they contracted the sludge removal service to a third-party maintenance crew several years ago. The equipment, purchased in 2012, was used for only one winter season until the...
The Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church cut ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination Tuesday, ending a three-year discernment battle. First Presbyterian left because of PCUSA’s growing liberal trend, evidenced by the denomination adopting changes in immigration policy, geopolitical standings, ordination requirements, and church government structure. The congregation felt isolated from the denomination for its more...
Only a couple months into his new job and Hillsdale City Manager David Mackie has quickly proven himself to be a positive addition to the city administration. “He’s doing an excellent job and moving the city forward,” Mayor Scott Sessions said. Mackie took over for acting City Manager Doug Terry in July, who helped keep...