If you are a stranger to our community, we will make you feel at home and ensure that you have a pleasant visit. Our community motto 'traditional values, progressive spirits' is truly reflective of how we see ourselves. We are steeped in traditional values, cherishing and honoring our past while remembering the important things in life. Our progressive spirits show that we look towards the future, not only in our planning, but also in working together to reach personal and community goals. Reading has a lot to offer.
Good schools are a large part of our community.
Our community Fire Department, which serves the City and Reading township, is one of the best in the area, while the Parks and Recreation Committee is always looking for ways to provide recreational activities for everyone. Our Library, which is housed in a new building, is moving technologically forward into the new millennium and provides the community with reading material for all interests. In addition, the Reading Emergency Unit provides emergency medical services throughout most of Hillsdale County. The City also offers a full range of services including water, sewers solid waste removal, police protection and various housing programs. For your recreational pleasure, we have many fine lakes surrounding us, rolling hills to help you relax in your travels, campgrounds and parks for family activities and an old business district which is being restored.