Month: September 2017

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Meet the candidates: Stockford runs for mayor
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Meet the candidates: Stockford runs for mayor

City Councilman Adam Stockford thinks it’s time Hillsdale had a businessman as its mayor. Throughout his mayoral campaign, the Hillsdale county native has stressed that the purpose of the mayor is to be a guiding voice for the City Council and a vehicle for economic development within the city. With his background in business recruiting...

Employee responds quickly, puts out fire at the Palace Cafe
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Employee responds quickly, puts out fire at the Palace Cafe

A fire at the Palace Cafe on Friday night led to a customer evacuation. The Hillsdale Fire Department responded to a call at 9:25 p.m., reporting a stove fire at the Palace. A team of 12 firefighters arrived on the scene, but the fire had already been extinguished by employee Jason DeVaughn and patron Dan...

Professional theatrical dance company performs Saturday
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Professional theatrical dance company performs Saturday

Looking for weekend plans that involve the arts? The Inlet Dance Theatre, a Cleveland-based company, performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Markel Auditorium. The company blends dance with theatrical design, focusing on education through performance. Its goal is to use dance to empower individuals and promote personal development. “It seems fitting to bring them...

Student Fed keeps seven seniors in Homecoming court
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Student Fed keeps seven seniors in Homecoming court

Student Federation approved two amendments to its bylaws on Sept. 7 at its first meeting of the year. The amendments are part of the student government’s goal to add more structure to the federation and resolve conflicts between its bylaws and constitution. The first amendment preserves the traditional seven nominations for senior Homecoming court. The...

Farmer’s Market offers homegrown food, homemade gifts
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Farmer’s Market offers homegrown food, homemade gifts

On a cool, crisp autumn morning local farmers and artisans can be found bundled up, pitching tents, and rolling out their homegrown, handcrafted wares at the Hillsdale County Courthouse Square. The Hillsdale County Farmer’s Market runs from May through October, and there are only seven Saturday mornings left until vendors pack up their crates, close...