New zoning rules could stop solar panels in Fayette. The Fayette Township Planning Commission passed a motion this week that could block the Heartwood II solar panel project. The body approved a drafted Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance, which will now go before the Hillsdale County Planning Commission and the Fayette Township Board. The CREO, if...
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War with Iran has no path to victory
Courtesy | Unsplash The war in Iran has no clear end goal. Last week, Professors of History Bradley Birzer and Paul Rahe debated the legality of the current war in Iran (“It’s an illegal war,” “There’s nothing illegal here,” March 5). While the legal question is important, the more pressing issue, as Rahe pointed out,...
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Netflix’s “Drive To Survive” stalls from the start
The battle for last place and manufactured rivalries dominated the latest season of Netflix’s docuseries “Drive to Survive.” Formula 1 is a single-seater racing sport in which 11 teams and 22 drivers compete in 24 races across 21 countries over the course of the year. The teams compete to win the Constructors’ Championship, glory, and...
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Local church begins support group ministry
Hillsdale Free Methodist Church recently launched a support group for people struggling with various forms of addiction. The Celebrate Recovery group, which began earlier this month, meets on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. Group members follow a Christ-centered version of Alcoholics Anonymous’s 12 Steps of Recovery program and have opportunities for...
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City among best in state for finances
The City of Hillsdale has performed among the best in the state of Michigan for financial stewardship over the past 15 years, according to city officials. As the city council begins to review the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the city’s total taxable value is $173 million, surpassing its pre-2008 peak of $162.5 million....