Greg Stuchell of Hillsdale’s Ward 1 was not only elected to the city council at the ballot booths in November, but he was quite literally sent by the people. His name wasn’t even on the ballot, but 101 people wrote in his name, giving him 42 percent of the vote in Ward 1. Stuchell...
Category: City News 2017
City continues search for new fire truck
The City of Hillsdale’s Fire Department continues to search for a new ladder truck, Fire Chief Scott Hephner confirmed at a Jan. 15 city council meeting. “Our goal was to find a truck that would serve our community,” he said. “Hopefully we would find one that would serve us for ten years.” Hephner said the...
Volume One to open under new ownership in May
Volume One bookstore will reopen May 4, new store owner Cedric Brown said. Brown said his family in December decided to replace the floor, build a stage arena, and repaint the interior the shop reopens as a coffee shop and performance venue. Brown said the building will reopen once again as a bookstore...
Meet the Councilmen: Ray Briner
When Ray Briner spends time with his 7-year-old daughter, he puts aside all phone calls or work related duties. He said he is seeking to create a healthy environment in Hillsdale for his daughter to grow up in, just as he did. This past November, Ray Briner was elected to his first public office...
Hillsdale Brewing Company opens at long last
After two and a half years, hundreds of hours of work, and many obstacles overcome, Hillsdale Brewing Company is finally open. The restaurant officially opened for business at 25 Hillsdale Street on Jan. 22, featuring eight beers on tap, as well as a menu with pizzas, deli-style sandwiches, and soups. The owners of the...