Month: October 2012

Two obstacles still remain in the completion of the State Street reconstruction project. For many weeks, State Street in Hillsdale, Mich., has been under construction, forcing through traffic to be redirected. But the project is now almost finished, with a final paving day scheduled for Oct. 3 and a completion date of Oct. 5, according...

1875 – “American Artisan,” a New York publication, praises the large, complex clock within the newly-constructed Central Hall of the Hillsdale College campus. Likewise, a reporter of Chicago’s Inter-Ocean praises the view from atop: “What a happy thought it was, locating a college on that hill, the Parnassus of southern Michigan.” 1918 – Hillsdale graduate...

Elaine and Ed Riopelle sell their breads, jams, mustards, and marmalades at the Hillsdale Farmer’s Market. Elaine’s company is called Elaine’s Kitchen Delights.   How did you get started selling your things at the farmer’s market? Ed: Well, we’ve been here for three years, and the market has been here for four, so we’ve been...

The Hillsdale City Council has proposed a city income tax, which will appear on the ballot in the upcoming election. The new initiative applies to anyone working inside the city, regardless of residency. Because this is on the city ballot, only city residents are able to vote on the proposition. City residents would pay 1...