The F.W. Stock & Sons Mill will soon be bought and renovated by Mar-Vo Mineral as soon as CEO David Wheeler obtains a $78,750 grant from the federal government through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The Hillsdale City Council approved the MEDC’s letter of intent to fund the project and begin the grant application process...
Many of us grew up enjoying Disney’s animated classic, “Cinderella.” As a kid, I was spellbound by singing mice, Cinderella’s sweetness, and, of course, the magic of the Fairy Godmother’s “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” But when Kenneth Branagh started production of a live-action remake of the fairy tale favorite, I was a bit skeptical. To be honest, “Cinderella”...
Follow Kate on Twitter The Hillsdale Municipal Airport will begin rebuilding its hangars and terminal in the next five to six years as long as the new taxiway construction remains on schedule. Even though the airport is focusing on preparing for taxiway construction, Airport Advisory Committee members are looking for ways to improve hangar upkeep....
Follow Kate on Twitter Jeff Buchhop quit the Airport Advisory Committee Monday, because he said he is unable to do his job when council fails to consult the committee on airport matters. He was responding to the Hillsdale City Council’s Monday approval of the first of three contracts to begin construction on a taxiway at...
The Hillsdale City Council will research changing the city charter so the city clerk and treasurer positions are appointed instead of elected. Acting City Manager Doug Terry, who recommended the motion at Monday’s meeting, said he believes this will put the most “efficient and effective” people in the roles of city clerk and city treasurer....