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Registration now open for Hillsdale's Independence Day parade
HILLSDALE — The city of Hillsdale is now accepting registries for the 248th Independence Day Parade, tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. “Whether you’re representing a local civic or religious organization, school, business, float, marching band, or other entry, we invite you to help us celebrate America’s 248th birthday by taking part in this year’s parade,” said Sam Fry, the city’s marketing and development coordinator.
Search for new Branch County administrator officially underway
BRANCH COUNTY — Michigan Leadership Institute consultant Chet Janik posted the job of county administrator to replace retiring Bud Norman on various websites, newspapers, and job boards, commissioners were told on Tuesday. With only a draft job description, two people have already applied, one from Indeed.com. All applications are...
Sauk, Sprague Street projects rebid amid construction lawsuit
COLDWATER — After a closed-door meeting Tuesday night to discuss the pending lawsuit by Thompson Construction against the city over 2023 road work, council members decided not to settle for now. However, they did approve a contract to redo Thompson’s projects. In January, Thompson Construction Co. sued Coldwater,...
Tibbits Opera House readies for summer stock season
COLDWATER — The city will help Tibbits Opera House promote one of its feature summer shows. The city council Tuesday night agreed to add "Fleet Street" to the Hanchett Street signs for the second show of the season, "Sweeny Todd." Tibbits Executive Director Chris Delaney told the council, "We...
Bronson's Bucklin voted Breathe Free Duct Cleaning Athlete of the week
BRONSON – Another week, another Breathe Free Duct Cleaning Athlete of the Week vote is behind us, as readers from across Branch County decided on this week’s honoree among a pool of nominees consisting of all those track and field athletes who qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association track and field state finals here. Branch County had a total of 20 nominees this week, but only five could make it past the Top Performers portion...
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