For the Hillsdale Chargers, watching the hurdles is always exciting. Unlike other events, in which Hillsdale has a dominant athlete, the hurdles event is closely contended between Juniors Elliot Murphy and Matt Raffin. Despite the competition between the athletes, a rivalry rife with animosity does not exist between them. Instead, their mutual respect allows them...
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April 18, 2013July 12, 2022City News
Vince Gill to perform at this year’s county fair
This week the Hillsdale County Fair board announced music legend Vince Gill will perform at the 2013 Hillsdale County Fair. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Gill has recorded over 18 studio albums and received 20 grammy awards. The fair will be Sept. 22-28. Gill will be the final grandstand performance on...
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April 18, 2013July 12, 2022City News
Police Blotter
The following is a list of calls compiled and reported by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department. Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department April 15 A 37-year-old Osseo man was arrested for larceny in a building. A $10,000 cash bond with 10 percent allowed was posted. Hillsdale City Police Department April 16 A 21-year-old Osseo woman...
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April 18, 2013July 12, 2022City News
City Council discusses year goals, video service
At its meeting on Monday, April 15, the Hillsdale City Council discussed its goals for the 2013-14 fiscal year and a video services contract. Mayor Doug Moon proposed the list of five potential goals for the council. They included improving the streets, reducing blight, increasing jobs, enhancing communications, and removing obstacles. Moon said that each...
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April 18, 2013July 12, 2022City News
This week in Hillsdale History
1945 — The Hillsdale Collegian reprints the account of Marine officer Lt. Gus Prudden’s service the previous month while serving in the Pacific: “My position at present does not allow me to say much about myself, except that I’m with the famed Second Marine Division — famed being the term for results of the ‘canal...