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No action on former Hillsdale mayor’s request for special assessment exemption
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale City Council opted to not take any action Monday, May 6, on a number of requests for special assessment district exemptions submitted to the city. Former Hillsdale Mayor Scott Sessions and Martin Ricketts both presented letters and oral arguments to the council Monday following a rare exemption granted to a neighbor, Hillsdale College professor Ian Church. ...
Community Baby Shower planned for May 18 for new Hillsdale County parents
HILLSDALE — On May 18, there will be a free Community Baby Shower open to all Hillsdale County residents with a child under 12 months or who are expecting. The event is put on by the Hillsdale County Great Start Collaborative and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness (CAPA). “This is a great event with...
New Weight Restrictions on Williams County Roads Due to Recent Rainfall
Effective 11:00AM (CST) – 5/6/2024 – All Williams County and Township gravel and chip seal roads will be restricted to the 6 Ton per axle weight limit, nothing over 80,000lbs GVW until further notice due to the rain received. Any previous permits that were approved for over the rain restriction will be void at that time. Any Roads will be continued to be re-evaluated throughout the day.Visit here for more details.
The One Famous Person From Hudson, Michigan (and Vintage Photos: 1890-1944)
I had never been to the Lenawee County town of Hudson until recently. Located about ten miles away from the Michigan/Ohio border, Hudson is only a little over two square miles in size. The town was originally called ‘Lanesville’ and the first post office in the area began operating in...
Branch County sends 11 individuals, four relay teams to Division 3 boys state track finals
HILLSDALE – While no team from Branch County will be making the trip to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division 3 boys state track and field championship, the county will be well represented individually after Union City, Quincy and Bronson competed in the MHSAA LP Region 25-3 event. Union City finished fifth to lead the local trio of teams with 58 points, followed by Quincy in ninth place with 35 points. Bronson finished in...
Retired Bronson teacher qualifies as Democrat in 35th House District race
LANSING — Retired Bronson High School government teacher Don Hicks qualified as the Democratic party candidate in Michigan's 35th House District to face the winner of the August Republican primary in November. "Politics is really soured. There's not a lot of bipartisan cooperation," Hicks said. "I felt as though I could offer something in terms of lowering the tenor of the current climate. And to serve the people of Branch, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties." ...
Bryan pastor and mayor respond to newest citations against Dad's Place
BRYAN, Ohio — A pastor in Williams County is facing charges. It has been an ongoing situation WTOL 11 has been covering between the city of Bryan and Dad's Place involving city codes and the homeless. The most recent issue comes as the city cited Dad's Place for fire...
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