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City Council votes down Elm Court road repair
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City Council votes down Elm Court road repair

If passed, the special assessment would hold the residents of Elm Court monetarily responsible for road repair. If not passed, the road repair would move to the bottom of the list of Hills- dale’s roads to be repaired with taxpayer revenue. Desiree Howland took the podium to voice her concerns with the assessment. “My family...

Tensions flare at council meeting over vaccines, masks
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Tensions flare at council meeting over vaccines, masks

“I’m not gonna take the vaccine. They’ll have to shoot me or drag me to the hospital,” Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford said.  Other members of the city council echoed Stockford’s words Monday, during a review of possible new COVID-19 policies.  Discussion began after Hillsdale County District 1 Commissioner Doug Ingles delivered an update on COVID-19...

City Council unanimously renews contract with Domestic Harmony
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City Council unanimously renews contract with Domestic Harmony

Hillsdale’s City Council voted unanimously to renew its contract with Domestic Harmony at Monday night’s meeting, but not without concerns being raised about Hillsdale County contributing its fair share to the organization.  Domestic Harmony is a local domestic violence shelter that provides housing, counseling, and legal counseling to Michigan residents in need. All services provided...

021. COURTESY | PENNY SWAN
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Council announces goals for new year

The Hillsdale City Council unanimously agreed on five goals for the 2021 calendar year at Monday’s meeting.  Focusing primarily on public services, the council first and foremost aims to repair Hillsdale’s roads.  Mayor Adam Stockford addressed the constant need for road maintenance.  “It’s long been a mandate of the city government to work on the...

Tocco offers life lessons, plans to bring back annual challenge
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Tocco offers life lessons, plans to bring back annual challenge

“I feel good!” chanted a roomful of students from Greek Houses and college-sponsored clubs. “I feel great! Look out world, I am coming for you!”  In front of the crowd stood Don Tocco, benefactor of the college and one of its most dynamic annual visitors, who gave his annual speech to the student body on...