The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office recently placed the national motto “In God We Trust” on its vehicles, raising questions from local citizens on whether local governments should incorporate religion in their operations. Sheriff Tim Parker said it was one of his priorities upon entering office to place the motto on HCSO vehicles, and that it...
Even though dress codes are changing across the U.S., the Hillsdale Police Department and the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office plan on keeping theirs the same. Most notably, the New York City Police Department changed its policy in late December to allow Sikh officers to wear t urbans for religious reasons. The NYPD was also sued...
As stories have their way, they get bigger, taller, more true to the intent of the storyteller than to the facts. In local legends, there is often a point of reference. Sometimes it is an island, a hill, a burial ground. In this case, there is a cave. On a cold day in early February,...
Hillsdale’s Supergirl will host the Superhero Fun Day event on Feb. 17 in an effort to raise money for a dance geared toward special needs children and adults in the near future. This “carnival-like” party will feature a variety of games and activities, as well as a photo booth, where children in attendance can...
An unusual number of burglaries have taken place in southern Hillsdale County and surrounding areas over the past two or three months, areas largely populated by the Amish community. “It might have happened once, but not like this,” said Hillsdale County resident Esther Lengacher. “It’s just going on and on.” Several residents in Hillsdale...