Jonathan Lindsey serves in the Mich. Senate. Courtesy | Michigan Senate Republicans A bill to rename a road in Hillsdale County after Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. is headed to the Michigan House of Representatives after a unanimous vote in the state Senate Sept. 25. Michigan Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, and Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Coldwater,...
The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is considering repairs. According to the Hillsdale Daily News, part of the building is suffering from cracking, water damage, and exterior deterioration. Lt. Jason Stiverson, the Superintendent of the Hillsdale County Jail said a recent structural analysis identified problems in the building. “We have some brick that looks like it’s...
After losing his third campaign for Hillsdale County Sheriff, candidate Jon-Paul Rutan issued a recount that ultimately confirmed the initial results. Hillsdale County Clerk Marney Kast was in charge of the recount, which took place on September 3rd. Ultimately, the recount found minor changes but did not affect the results of the race. “The recount...
With 43 confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths in Hillsdale County as of April 6, the Hillsdale City Police and Hillsdale County Sheriff Department are taking strict precautions with their officers and the public to slow the spread of the virus. Both departments risk losing the ability to police as effectively if one of their...
Scott Hodshire, a former corrections officer and marine patrol deputy, is running for Hillsdale County Sheriff and said he hopes to bring back programs such as the GED and work programs for inmates. Hodshire, a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, currently works with a management team and said that as sheriff, he wants to see...