Dorothy Milbourne shows off her craft. Gemma Flores | Collegian The Hillsdale Senior Center hosted a crafting class Oct. 29 to make festive holiday cards and ornaments in the shape of snowflakes and wreaths, some of which will be distributed to those in need. The crafting session was part of the senior center’s Successful Aging...
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‘A rollercoaster ride’: Sessions wins mayoral election
The former mayor defeated Councilman Bentley by 67 votes Scott Sessions won a special election for mayor of Hillsdale Tuesday, defeating Ward 2 Councilman Matthew Bentley by about six percentage points. Sessions won by only 67 votes out of the 1,109 who voted. About 53% of voters cast ballots for Sessions, who served as mayor...
Residents collect signatures to stop SADs
Two Hillsdale residents living in potential special assessment districts are collecting signatures to stop road repairs from going forward. The City of Hillsdale uses SADs to fund road repairs. Residents in an SAD are charged up to $5,000 each for repairs on their road. The council voted Sept. 18 to move forward with planning SADs...
Hillsdale prepares for Halloween fun
With Halloween just around the corner, Hillsdale is busy gearing up for the holiday. The community offers many events both on Oct. 31 and leading up to it for adults and kids alike. For family fun, the City of Hillsdale’s official trick-or-treating hours are 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, but the festivities...
City mayoral election set for Nov. 4
Students can vote as Bentley and Sessions compete for one-year term. Voters will head to the polls to choose the next mayor of Hillsdale on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as criticism of city staff and road repair funding divide the two candidates seeking a one-year term. Ward 2 Councilman Matthew Bentley and former mayor Scott Sessions...


