Sixth in a series Asking nonprofits for payments in lieu of taxes is a legal option to generate road-funds but not advisable, according to Hillsdale Attorney Kevin Shirk. A payment in lieu of taxes or PILOT is a voluntary contract a tax-exempt nonprofit may agree to pay a city to...
Year: 2014
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Davis Middle School renovates entrance
Davis Middle School, built in 1929, will undergo renovations from mid-July through early August to improve the visibility and security of the main entrance and office area. Approximately $250,000 will be used this summer to improve the frontside of Davis on 30 N. West Street. “The Davis School remodel is in the architect’s planning stage....
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Medicaid expansion aids residents
More than 2,500 Hillsdale County residents will receive healthcare coverage under the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program. “According to projections released by Michigan League for Public Policy, we expect that 2,707 of the county’s uninsured population will be eligible for health insurance through Medicaid expansion,” said Theresa Christner, Health Promotion and Education Director...
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County Fair to feature Randy Houser
The 164th Hillsdale County Fair will feature country singer Rand Houser, as announced on April 10. Houser will perform on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. with opening act Danielle Bradbery, winner of the fourth season of “The Voice” in 2013. The Hillsdale County Fair board announced Houser’s performance the same week as his single...
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ODK partners with local NHS
On March 19 , the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary of Hillsdale College met with students in the National Honor Society at Hillsdale High School to take the leadership principles of both organizations and put them into action. On May 4, students and volunteers will begin the first phase of the project, working to restore...