The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Strategic Board fund approved the Dawn Theater project Tuesday, giving the Hillsdale Tax Increment Finance Authority the green light go ahead with the rehabilitation project. “It means everything,” City of Hillsdale Zoning Administrator Alan Beeker said. “It means we can actually finally get started. Everything has been on hold until...
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City Council seeks solution or new leaf collection plan
With Modern Waste’s leaf bag collection just a few days away on Saturday, Hillsdale City Council members are committed to finding a solution for changes in leaf collection later this fall. The council announced March 4 that they were transferring leaf collection services from city-run pickup to Modern Waste, the new trash pickup service that...
Once in their shoes, Colleen Fritsche provides support for women’s basketball team
When the Hillsdale Chargers women’s basketball team travels for away games, about half the time they’re accompanied by head coach Matt Fritsche’s wife, Colleen Fritsche, and their two children, Kellan and Kinley. Bringing the whole family along on travel weekends brings Colleen and the kids closer to the team, which has made their move to...
Young Life banquet to highlight sharing gospel with youth
In efforts to raise awareness for community outreach, Young Life of Hillsdale will host a fundraising banquet Saturday at the Dow Leadership Center. Young Life Director Andy van der Harst, who has been on staff with Young Life for the past three years, said that the event also serves as a thank you for current...
Key Opportunities to host volunteer training day
Looking to expand their volunteer base, Key Opportunities will host a volunteer training Tuesday, April 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at their Hillsdale Street center. Key Opportunities is an organization committed to providing programs and employment for those in the local community with developmental disabilities. “The day will give people an overview of Key...