Protesters hold signs in front of the courthouse. Alessia Sandala | Collegian About 40 protesters gathered in front of the Hillsdale County Courthouse Saturday as a part of the international “No Kings” protests. More than 3,000 protests took place around the world. Protesters voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration. The protesters...
Hillsdale County has restarted a program to counsel veterans who have committed crimes, following a funding lapse from the state. The veterans probation track, which is led by Army veteran and occupational therapist Don Michael, helps connect veterans and find benefits, including healthcare and disability compensation. The program also offers the Veteran Justice Coordination Group,...
Shawarma Station opened in November. Courtesy | Shawarma Station Facebook A Lebanese food truck opened this November in Jonesville, adding more variety to the area’s dining scene. Shawarma Station is located across the street from The Udder Side and offers kabobs, beef kafta, and falafel, as well as American fare such as chicken tenders, burgers,...
One could forgive Hillsdale Market House owner Brett Boyd for mourning. Last month, he made what he called the “purely financial decision” to close the supermarket his great-grandfather founded 85 years ago. But sitting in the Biggby Coffee he owns next to the shuttered Market House with near-empty shelves, Boyd is almost jubilant. “First and...
Hillsdale Market House will close March 29 after 85 years of business, fourth-generation owner Brett Boyd announced online last week. “Unfortunately, despite numerous investments to reinvent our business, we can no longer continue operations,” Boyd wrote in a Facebook post March 16. “We are forever thankful to our customers and vendors who supported our family...