As supply chain and hiring issues grip the nation, local restaurants in Hillsdale are learning to cope with staff shortages, price increases, and delivery hiccups. “We can’t find new help,” said Terri White, manager at The Hunt Club. “We can’t find people that want to help.” Covering for unfilled openings and frequent call-outs, White works...
Visitors to Hillsdale have a new place to stay just a few minutes walk from campus with the opening of The Hillsdale Bed and Breakfast, one of the newest lodgings in the local community. Owned by experienced bed and breakfast operators Christine and Joel Shull, the house at 352 Hillsdale St. currently has three bedrooms...
The education department will offer the first classes in its new master’s program this fall. The Higher Learning Commission accredited the residential program in January, which will serve up to 20 students per year. “I am incredibly excited about this master’s program in classical education,” said David Diener, former headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and lecturing...
Several businesses in Hillsdale have decided to close or change their hours due to the snow storm that started on Feb. 2. John Spiteri, owner of Checker Records coffee, described how they are dealing with the situation. “We are playing it by ear and closing early today,” Spiteri said on Wednesday. “We will see what...
Local police are increasing safety measures and patrols at schools due to a rising number of threats, according to the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office. Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire said incidents occurred in Jonesville and Reading schools. Police officers found and stopped the students before any had the opportunity to act on the threats. There...