Just 15 minutes from campus lies the “Antique Capital of the World” in Allen, Michigan. When driving through Allen, antique stores line both sides of the roads, claiming to be “the largest antique barn in Michigan” or “home to the world’s greatest antiques.” Antiquing in Allen is a popular pursuit that entices people to travel...
Month: October 2014
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Lisznyai campaigns at Awesome Autumn event
Running a positive campaign is Sara Lisznyai’s strategy for the next few weeks as she wraps up her race toward the Hillsdale County district court seat. “My approach is a positive, grassroots approach,” she said. “I’ve worked for hundreds of clients who know me and trust me to do what I say I will do.”...
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Brady, Lisznyai participate in Board of Realtors Candidates panel
In the final weeks leading up to Election Day, district court judge candidate Neal Brady plans to focus his efforts on his grassroots campaign efforts. Brady participated in the Hillsdale County Board of Realtors Candidates’ panel on Wednesday night, along with opponent Sara Lisznyai. He will also have a meet and greet at Broad Street...
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Dawn Theater to host weekly events
The historic Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale will host free entertainment nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the fall. The weekly events, open to all students, faculty, and community members, run from approximately 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., with karaoke on Thursdays, community open mic night on Fridays, and DJ dance parties or live...
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Raising revenue for crumbling roads: Options include income tax, closing roads, selling BPU
As winter looms, the city of Hillsdale struggles to fix the damage inflicted by last year’s record snowfall and freezing temperatures, and drastic state funding reductions have left the city unable to fix many of its local roads. “Villages and cities are going to have to look at some form of creating revenue at the...