The Hillsdale County Jail is running close to maximum occupancy, with fluctuating cell availability, County Commissioner John Burtka said in his public safety report during the Hillsdale County Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday. “There are not usually available consistent cells to attempt to lease out to other entities,” he said. “I had a conversation today with the...
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February 26, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Justice Project aims to improve Hillsdale’s justice system
Every week, community members gather downtown at the Book, Art, and Spiritual Center of Hillsdale in an effort to improve perceived injustices in Hillsdale’s justice system. Richard Wunsch, owner of BASCH previously known solely as Volume One Bookstore, and fellow Hillsdale resident Jon-Paul Rutan conceived of the Hillsdale Justice Project in 2012. Since then, it’s...
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February 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Sahara shawarma stopped
The aroma of rich Mediterranean spices and ethnically-seasoned meats no longer fill Hillsdale’s Sahara Deli at the Grab-and-Go Gas Station on the corner of Fayette Street and state Route 99. Since the deli’s head chef, Muhammad Ali, recently returned to Yemen, the deli will not serve its shawarma and hot foods until another authentic cook...
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February 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
ODK hosts receptions, aims to strengthen community
Hillsdale’s leadership honorary will host two receptions Saturday to connect college students and community members in hopes of strengthening the city-college relationship. Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary hopes the relationships formed from these invite-only events will produce service projects, strengthen the community, and boost economic development in the city of Hillsdale and local schools. “Anytime...
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February 23, 2015July 12, 2022City News
City clerk should get $18,000 raise, accountant says
The person who fills the position of Hillsdale city clerk and treasurer should be paid $18,000 more than they currently are, according to local accountant Greg Bailey. Bailey, of Bailey, Hodshire & Company, delivered a report to the Hillsdale City Council Monday in which he recommended that the clerk/treasurer compensation should be $26,000. It’s currently...