The Hillsdale City Council approved the formation of an Airport Advisory Committee Monday. Councilmembers hope it will better the Hillsdale Municipal Airport and improve Hillsdale’s economy. Councilperson Adam Stockford, who will assist Mayor Scott Sessions in choosing the candidates for the committee board, said it’s been a long time since the council created a committee...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
Hillsdale could use a little more socialism
Two concerned economists — both calling for economic reform, advocating the rights of small business owners, and decrying crony capitalism — engaged in a fierce debate hosted by Enactus on Friday. Both voiced disgust for Wall Street corruption. Both supported worker’s rights, fair working conditions, and fair wages. Both think the current socioeconomic system is...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022City News
8 North owner plans to sell boutique
8 North Fashion and Jewelry Boutique, nestled in the heart of Hillsdale’s downtown on Howell Street, may close within the year. Despite its popularity, customers now see a “for sale” sign in front of the boutique because owner Mindi Meyer hopes to move to Florida. “I did list the building, so I might only be...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022City News
City council approves police and fire chief positions
Hillsdale City Council voted to eliminate the director of public safety position and replace it with acting police chief and fire chief positions Sept. 15. Since the council is searching for a new city manager, these two, new positions will be temporary until a city manager replacement decides how to assign the director of public...
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September 18, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Sigma Chis venture to the Pacific
Junior John Bell works an office job at Jag Industrial & Marine Services in Jonesville, Michigan, but he never imagined that a Sigma Chi connection could land him on the United States’ third largest aircraft carrier in Japan. “The owner’s son is my big in Sigma Chi,” Bell said. “I got introduced to a job...