The reverberating boom and yellow flash of flame pierced the quiet darkness of the early morning hours on April 27, 1865. The blast launched hundreds of former Union prisoners of war into the cool waters of the Mississippi River, where they desperately grabbed onto each other and drowned in groups. It was the deadliest maritime...
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April 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Council changes public burnings ordinance
Due to repeated complaints from Hillsdale residents about public burnings, the Hillsdale City Council restricted the right to hold public burnings — which include bonfires and barbecues — from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. every day. The Public Safety Committee is now reviewing the amendment to the city code after council’s discussion at the Monday...
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April 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
High ammonia levels in Hillsdale water prompt sewage plant upgrades
Due to high levels of ammonia in Hillsdale’s water for the past two years, the city of Hillsdale will spend approximately $6.9 million to upgrade deteriorating equipment and install new, energy efficient equipment at the Hillsdale Wastewater Treatment Plant. Since the final engineering and construction costs are not yet determined, there is no date for...
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April 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Local priest to speak at Right to Life dinner
Though Hillsdale’s Right to Life “Celebration of Life” dinner often hosts speakers from all over Michigan, this year’s speaker is local: Father David Reamsnyder from St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will be sharing his and his wife’s personal experience at the 37th annual dinner on April 28 at 6 p.m. Right to Life of Hillsdale President...
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April 23, 2015July 12, 2022Sports
Softball fighting for GLIAC tourney spot
The softball team’s chance to make it to the GLIAC tournament next weekend hinges on its performance this weekend against Ferris State and Grand Valley State Universities. Hillsdale sits perilously in eighth place with a 12-10 conference record after splitting key games with Lake Erie College on Tuesday. The Chargers need to win three of...