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Scott Hodshire running for sheriff in 2020 Election, hopes to bring back former programs that benefit inmates
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Scott Hodshire running for sheriff in 2020 Election, hopes to bring back former programs that benefit inmates

Scott Hodshire, a former corrections officer and marine patrol deputy, is running for Hillsdale County Sheriff and said he hopes to bring back programs such as the GED and work programs for inmates. Hodshire, a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, currently works with a management team and said that as sheriff, he wants to see...

City Council discusses progress of Homelessness Task Force, new taxiway
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City Council discusses progress of Homelessness Task Force, new taxiway

The Hillsdale City Council has received more than six applications for the newly formed Homelessness Task Force, which will soon begin addressing homelessness in the city.  Seven people have submitted applications to serve on the board, and Mayor Adam Stockford said two dozen more residents expressed interest in applying.  “I don’t think it’d be wise...

Unrest in Iran: Elites versus the people: Low voter turnout in Iranian election shows citizens’ disdain for regime
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Unrest in Iran: Elites versus the people: Low voter turnout in Iranian election shows citizens’ disdain for regime

Iran experienced its lowest voter turnout ever for its Feb. 21 parliamentary elections. Since the regime managed the elections, it was no surprise that hardline candidates took 221 of the 290 seats in parliament. But the low turnout and general boycott of the election is a bellwether that the ruling elite is becoming increasingly detached...

Market House to add new businesses
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Market House to add new businesses

The Market House Supermarket is Hillsdale’s one-stop-shop for everything from groceries and deli to postal services and a fitness center. Now the store owner, Brett Boyd, is looking to add another business or two.  At the end of 2019, Domino’s franchisee Ken Clawson decided it was time to retire, leaving an empty space in Market...

Democrats repeat past mistakes with split between Biden, Sanders
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Democrats repeat past mistakes with split between Biden, Sanders

After embarrassing showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign was left for dead by many in the establishment.  But after Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., destroyed New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the debates, and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg failed to build on his momentum from strong performances in...