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Water main breaks, city prepares for valve repairs
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Water main breaks, city prepares for valve repairs

The city plans to repair water valves to prevent broken water mains like the one Feb. 13. Courtesy | Nic Rowan A broken water main discolored water and lowered water pressure for some city residents on Feb. 13. The break, near the corner of West Carleton Road and Mechanic Road, was due to an old...

Dixon joins Fink at fundraiser
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Dixon joins Fink at fundraiser

Tudor Dixon joined state Rep. Andrew Fink, R-Hillsdale, (left) at Johnny T’s Bistro for a fundraiser. Jack Cote | Collegian Tudor Dixon, last year’s Republican nominee for Michigan governor, said she has not ruled out a future run for statewide office after appearing at a Hillsdale Presidents’ Day fundraiser for state Rep. Andrew Fink, R-Hillsdale....

Meijer plans to remove historic barn
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Meijer plans to remove historic barn

Meijer is planning to remove the Mail Pouch Tobacco Barn for its new store. Courtesy | Facebook Meijer will remove the historic farm on its property before spring 2024, as it plans to break ground on the new store this spring.  The property, just southeast of Bullhead Lake near the intersection of W. Carleton Road...

City responds to power outage after cell service returns
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City responds to power outage after cell service returns

BPU trucks helped with downed limbs and electrical issues at Union Street and Barber Drive after a transformer exploded. Logan Washburn | Collegian The Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities expects to restore power to 80% of its customers by the end of the day Friday, as residents across Hillsdale County have been facing a power...

Security increases patrols after MSU shooting
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Security increases patrols after MSU shooting

Police and paramedics responded to Michigan State University as a shooter was at large Monday night. Courtesy | Twitter Hillsdale College Security took extra safety measures Monday night as a man killed three students and wounded five others during a shooting spree at Michigan State University. “We increased our presence and monitored the situation by...