Plans for a Chick-fil-A location in Coldwater stalled as the Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals denied the design proposal. At its March 18 meeting, the zoning board reviewed an exception for the proposed layout of the Chick-fil-A that would be located at 396 East Chicago Street, 31 minutes from campus. The nearest Chick-fil-A is currently...
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Great American Rodeo to bring gospel message to Hillsdale
The rodeo is partnered with Hillsdale 250. Courtesy | Carie Proctor The Great American Rodeo is coming to the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds April 24 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by ProEdge Arena in partnership with groups hosting Freedom 250 activities happening in Hillsdale April 23-26. The event will feature bull riding, barrel...
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Road work ahead: Future of street repair funding uncertain
Hillsdale’s plans to fund road repairs remain uncertain after the city council voted March 16 to repeal a previous policy requiring the use of special assessment districts. SADs became Hillsdale’s primary source of road funding in February 2025 until the city made them an optional method last month. The funding tool designates dilapidated roads for...
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All llama, no drama at the county fairgrounds
The llamas competed in nearly 80 classes. Anna Northcutt | Collegian The Michigan Llama Association hosted the Hobo Hootenany Show last weekend. The first llama was shaved like a poodle. The next had hair so long it looked like a dirty mop. Located at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, the Michigan Llama Association‘s Hobo Hootenanny Show...
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City planners greenlight Culver’s in Hillsdale
A rendering of the proposed Culver’s location. Courtesy | Hillsdale Culver’s 3-D Images Culver’s received approval for its proposed location across the street from Meijer following a decision by the city’s planning commission April 15. The site plan for the proposed Culver’s, which would be located at 3741 W. Carleton Rd., was submitted March 25....