The city of Hillsdale is planning a social district, in which the city could loosen rules to allow patrons of bars and pubs to consume alcohol outside. City Manager David Mackie said officials will discuss specific details about the district, where it would be, and what it would accomplish. “We are still in the beginning...
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...
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...
Michigan would ban cities from refusing to cooperate with national agencies over the enforcement of immigration laws, under legislation proposed this summer by state Rep. Andrew Fink, R-Hillsdale. House Bill 6276, which Fink proposed in June, would prevent local governments from declaring themselves “sanctuary cities” for illegal immigrants, and fine them up to $7,500 for...
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...