The city of Hillsdale will replace 62 of its downtown light bulbs with new, energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (or, LED) lights, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Michigan Energy Office. Replacing the old lights is costly up front but will save the city $4,500 to $5,000 per year afterward. “The grant helps small...
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November 13, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Far away travel starts locally at All Aboard
All Aboard Travel Inc. boasts worldwide clientele, knowledge of more than 25 countries in every continent except Antarctica, and a storefront 10 minutes from campus. The travel agency primarily assists nearby colleges and Hillsdale residents in planning trips around the Midwest, Cabo, Greece, New York, Russia, South Africa, and Spain. All Aboard Travel operates in...
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November 13, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Local veterans honored with ceremony
Filling the lawn of the Hillsdale County Courthouse are 108 white crosses commemorating Hillsdale County veterans who died in combat zones. The crosses, which are cut from southern yellow pine, are the result of nearly a year’s worth of work by the Hillsdale Exchange Club, a community service organization in town. The Kiwanis Club also...
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November 13, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Community brainstorms to better city
Follow Kate on Twitter City residents and employees sat around four, big tables and discussed ways to improve the city of Hillsdale at the Master Plan Charrette meeting Tuesday. Amongst the more than 40 proposed ideas included suggestions for unique restaurants, extending coffee shop hours, turning abandoned buildings into entertainment venues, and installing transportation to...
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November 6, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Zeiger wins Washington state rep
Follow Nate on Twitter On Tuesday night, Hillsdale College alumnus Hans Zeiger received 63.4 percent of the vote to secure his spot for a third term in the Washington State House of Representatives. Zeiger defeated first-time candidate Eric Renz, a Democrat and local Presbyterian minister. From the beginning it was not much of a competition...