The Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale has housed many Hillsdale events—from Derby Days, to Mock Rock, to Battle of the Bands, and more. It may now be developed into a different type of facility following its purchase by the City of Hillsdale’s tax increment finance authority (TIFA). TIFA bought both the Dawn Theater and the...
The Hillsdale District Court recently announced plans to create a substance abuse court, which will create intensive probation treatment plans for repeating offenders, according to Judge of the District Court Sara Lisznyai, who is heading up the project. “The track record of these courts is incredible,” said Lisznyai, “which is why we think it’s worth...
The Hillsdale Police Department joined forces with the Jonesville Walmart location to provide Gier Elementary School students 12 new backpacks. Every year, the Hillsdale Police Department participates in a charity event. Past events include stuffing busses, providing bins to collect winter jackets, and collecting money for the Salvation Army or Red Cross. “The police force...
Hillsdale’s downtown bookstore Volume 1 Books has begun hosting weekly open mic nights on Friday evenings from 7p.m. to 11p.m. Looking to draw college students, the bookstore offers a variety of snacks and beverages, including popcorn and coffee, and is bringing in local musicians in an attempt to encourage others to get in front...
The Hillsdale City Council decided to revise its guidelines concerning council committee size limits, despite resultant budget hikes, at a Sept. 19 meeting. Committees, which are legislative sub-groups composed of city councilmen, could be composed of only three members up to this point. The new guidelines allow for up to four members on a...