Two steam-powered passenger trains arrived in Hillsdale for the first time in more than 70 years as part of the Tri-State Scenic Steam Excursion last weekend. The Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, the Little River Railroad, and the city of Hillsdale partnered on Aug. 27 and 28 to welcome...
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Alumni open new family wellness center
A new family recreation center called The Well will open on Oct. 1 in Hillsdale. Formerly the Hillsdale Stadium Roller Rink, the Carleton Road facility will undergo a complete transformation, according to financial advisor and 2010 Hillsdale College alumnus Matthew Patillo. “My wife and I purchased a roller skating rink,” Patillo said. “We are repurposing...
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Steve Lanius defeats incumbent County Commissioner Kathleen Schmitt in primary
Newcomer Steve Lanius defeated incumbent Hillsdale County Commissioner Kathleen Schmitt in the Aug. 2 primary election. In the race for representing District 2, Lanius received nearly 58% of the total votes compared to Schmitt’s 42%. Lanius said he looks forward to serving on the Board of Commissioners and aims to reduce the tax burden on...
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State, county GOP clash over delegates
The Michigan Republican Party invalidated the Hillsdale County Republican Party’s Aug. 11 convention after county leadership barred dozens of delegates from the meeting. “It’s Hillsdale GOP vs. everybody,” HCRP Chairman Daren Wiseley said. The HCRP disavowed delegates including state Rep. Andrew Fink, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, former state Rep. Steve Vear, and...
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Andrew Fink wins Republican primary to represent Hillsdale, Branch, Lenawee counties
Republican voters re-nominated state Rep. Andrew Fink on Aug. 2 to run for a second term representing Hillsdale, Branch, and part of Lenawee counties in the state legislature. Fink defeated Steve Meckley, owner of Meckley Flavor Fruit Farms, to represent Michigan’s 35th state house district. Fink will face Democratic nominee Andrew Watkins in the Nov....