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ALDI construction timeline remains unclear
HILLSDALE — ALDI is coming to Hillsdale but the timeline for construction of their new retail site remains unclear. ALDI submitted a site plan to the city of Hillsdale’s Planning Commission for review to build a new store directly across from Hillsdale’s new Meijer store which opened this spring. ...
'I think we’ve been played': City Council approves revocation of industrial tax abatement
HILLSDALE — After much debate back-and-forth between city staff, the Hillsdale City Council and Drew Homovec, the owner of Corecoyle Composite LLC, a decision was made to pass a resolution asking the Michigan Tax Tribunal to revoke an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Homovec’s business in Hillsdale’s Industrial Drive.
Turmell settles in as new Quincy police chief
QUINCY — New Quincy Police Chief Dalton Turmell told the village council Tuesday night he hopes to hire his first full-time officer for the reconstituted department soon. After interviewing a 10-year veteran police officer, Turmell said, "He's currently going through the MCOLES required background check in the hiring process." ...
Michigan retiree bought historic hometown newspaper, became its only reporter
HUDSON — Her hometown’s only remaining newspaper was about to go out of business, and although she’d never written a news story, hadn’t gone to school for journalism and didn’t even read the news very often, Barb Ireland bought the paper and became its only reporter. “I didn’t want it to close,” the...
Smead named to fill open position on Quincy Village Council
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – The Quincy Village Council appointed Ryan Smead to fill a vacancy on the Council during their meeting on Tuesday night. Smead takes over from Christy Berry who stepped down from the Village Council last month because she moved out of the village. Smead is a...
Community Health Agency asks residents to report harmful algal blooms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In anticipation of algal blooms on local water bodies due to the recent high temperatures and heavy rain, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued information for the public. They say people may see scum, foams, globs, mats, green sheens, or what appears to...
Spring Arbor voters will decide fire millage renewal in August primary
SPRING ARBOR, MI – Spring Arbor Township residents will decide if they want to keep fire services running in their area. A renewal of the Spring Arbor Fire Protection Millage is on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. The millage, which pays for the township’s fire department services and...
BUSINESS BEAT: Vendors can now sign up for September 21 Apple Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The City of Coldwater Recreation Department is looking for Apple Fest vendors. This year’s Apple Fest will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 21. Over 200 vendors are expected to be on hand in Downtown Coldwater for this annual free event which...
State Historic Preservation Office Awards Historic Preservation Grants to Seven Michigan Communities
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AWARDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS TO SEVEN MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. Washtenaw County received a historic preservation grant to rehab Gordan Hall in Dexter. LANSING, Mich., July 11th, 2024. – The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has awarded $250,000 in grants to seven Michigan communities, the Michigan Strategic Fund...
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