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Crash closes U.S. 12 near Allen for hours Monday
ALLEN TWP. — A crash late Monday morning closed down a section of U.S. 12 in Allen Township into the late afternoon. The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash which occurred at 10:51 a.m. Monday, April 29, on U.S. 12 at the intersection of Cronk Road. A preliminary investigation showed that William...
Police investigating fatal crash between tow truck and car Monday in Hillsdale
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale City Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred in the early afternoon of Monday, April 29. Emergency personnel were dispatched Monday afternoon to the intersection of Industrial Road and Carleton Road on the north end of Hillsdale for a report that a tow truck had struck a passenger car.
Man, 90, seriously injured in crash with dump truck
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – An elderly man was seriously injured in a crash Monday morning when he pulled onto a busy road and a dump truck struck the car he was driving. Rescue crews were called at 10:51 a.m. April 29 to the intersection of West Chicago and Cronk roads in Allen Township for a reported two-vehicle injury crash, according to the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office.
A new look as the Branch County Sheriff Office goes green
BRANCH COUNTY — You can soon expect to see new Branch County deputies in green uniforms rather than traditional brown. Sheriff John Pollack wore one of the new uniforms to a county commission meeting last week. Commissioners asked him to model. "The uniform companies are telling us that the...
Hillsdale junior's PR in 3,200 highlights latest Hillsdale Area Best girls track rankings
HILLSDALE COUNTY — It was a top-three shuffle for many of the changes that appear in the second edition of Hillsdale Area Best girls track and field rankings. While the 100, 200 and 400 maintained the same No. 1 ranked athlete, the top two runners in the 800 swapped places. Pittsford senior Brooke Smith takes over the 800-meter top spot from Hillsdale Academy junior Caroline Roberts. Smith also holds onto No. 1 in the 1,600 and third place in the 3,200.
New names on township boards, with only a few races for August and November elections
BRANCH COUNTY — With the primary qualification ended, there will be changes on township boards but few actual races, according to the Branch County Clerk’s election database. Changes or contested races. Algansee Township:. Supervisor Russ Jennings decided not to run again after suffering health issues. Chicago businessman Craig...
Boys discus thrower is No. 1 in our second Hillsdale Area Best Rankings and in Division 4
HILLSDALE COUNTY — A new relay team takes the top spot in the 4x200, distance runners compete for the 1600-meter No. 1 ranking, and throwers continue to break personal records. There are plenty more impressive changes to the second edition of our Hillsdale Area Best rankings report. Rankings for...
Dogs, men in high heels among Saturday walkers for Shelter House programs
COLDWATER — Rain cooled off the early 5K run, but the sun broke through for the 10:30 Saturday "Walk in their Shoes" fundraising march against domestic violence on Monroe Street. Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Sexual Violence Executive Director Kim Hemker said, "This is our biggest fundraiser of the...
Recall language approved for Hillsdale Mayor Stockford, Ward 1 Councilman Stuchell
HILLSDALE — On Monday, the Hillsdale County Election Commission approved recall language filed by Ted Jansen who is seeking a recall election for Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford and Ward 1 Councilman Greg Stuchell. “Either party may challenge the commission’s decision through the circuit court by 5 p.m. on May...
Puerto Rican singer Edgar Rene performs for high school Spanish classes
COLDWATER — Spanish class students from seven regional schools filled Tibbits Opera House last Wednesday, April 24, for a concert by Puerto Rican singer Edgar Rene. According to organizing Quincy teacher Sharon Powell, 52 students from Coldwater High School and 80 from Quincy High School hosted the event. Powell...
Sports Recap: Coldwater Golf travels to Onsted, Foster finishes third
ONSTED – The Coldwater Cardinal golf team traveled to Onsted on Tuesday to compete in the Onsted Invitational. Coldwater put together a solid effort and finished in 10th place out of 14 teams with a score of 368. Tecumseh won the event with a score of 322 while Parma Western finished in second place with 330. ...
Bronson hit parade pushes Vikings past Union City in Big 8 softball clash
BRONSON - Another day, another softball battle in Branch County, as the rivalry between the Bronson Vikings and the Union City Chargers culminated with doubleheader action at Bronson High School on Tuesday. Bronson continued their unbeaten ways inside the Big 8 Conference, improving to 8-0 in league play with wins by scores of 17-5 and 16-0. ...
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