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State legislators debate cellphones in K-12 schools
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State legislators debate cellphones in K-12 schools

Rep. Mark Tisdel. Courtesy | Michigan House Republicans Website As Lansing lawmakers debate smartphone use among K-12 students, Ted Davis, the superintendent of Hillsdale Community Schools, said he would “strongly support” additional restrictions at the state level. “Every student in our district has access to a Chromebook, which provides all the tools they need for...

Hillsdale airport reveals new terminal at annual fly-in
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Hillsdale airport reveals new terminal at annual fly-in

The new Hillsdale terminal was unveiled Sept. 14. Alessia Sandala | Collegian The Hillsdale Municipal Airport unveiled its new terminal during the annual Patriots Day Fly-in Sept. 14. “Modern facilities are always a welcome sight,” said new Airport Manager Travis Stebelton. “The new terminal brings Hillsdale into modern times, from 1963 to today, that’s a...

Idaho church starts Hillsdale outreach
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Idaho church starts Hillsdale outreach

A Christ Church outreach service in the Dow Hotel and Conference Center. Courtesy | Aidan Dixon  For the last three weeks, dozens of Hillsdale residents and college students have gathered in the Dow Hotel and Conference Center to attend an outreach service launched by an Idaho church. The service, currently in search of a permanent...

Keefer developers seek new extension
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Keefer developers seek new extension

The Keefer House Hotel, located downtown, is undergoing renovations. Jillian Parks | Collegian CL Real Estate requested an extension for the Keefer House Hotel project until Dec. 31 at the Hillsdale City Council meeting Tuesday. The extension, if approved by the city council at its Oct. 6 meeting, would extend the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act,...

County fair celebrates 175 years
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County fair celebrates 175 years

Hillsdale Professors compete at the Hillsdale County Fair in 2022. Courtesy | Jack Cote The Hillsdale County Fair will celebrate its 175th anniversary as the self-styled “Most Popular Fair on Earth” Sept. 21-27. The festivities for this special anniversary kick off Sept. 21 with tractor pulls, Hillsdale resident and freshman Andrew Spiegel’s “favorite event.” This...