Category: City News

1853 —  Citizens of Spring Arbor, Mich., fight to keep then-called Michigan Central College from changing its location, declaring the attempt “an act of gross injustice and ingratitude.” Other choices of city included Adrian, Marshall, Jackson, Coldwater, and Hillsdale. Jackson, which remains the largest of the five, was ruled out by the committee of the...

Jeffrey Stalhood, 45, was sentenced on Jan. 23 to 15 years in prison for a drunk driving accident that killed two men. On Aug. 22 of last year, Stalhood left a bar in Pittsford, Mich., with two men in the car: 21-year-old Calvin Russel and 43-year-old Chris Root. Stalhood was driving 113 mph westbound on...

Hillsdale will soon have a new bar. The new Market Tavern will be an extension of the Broad Street Downtown Market’s operations, and will be located in the front of that establishment. The Broad Street Market in downtown Hillsdale already boasts a wide selection of liquor, beer, and wine, as well as specialty foods. Set...

The need for a temporary replacement for the city clerk position after the resignation of city clerk Julie Kast led to the Hillsdale City Council discussing whether clerk should be an appointed position instead of elected. Councilperson Brian Watkins, acting as mayor pro tem in the absence of Hillsdale Mayor Doug Moon, said that he...

Having entertained audiences since the age of 9, Larry McCray sports a self-depicted “contemporary blues” style, baritone vocal range, and guitar prowess. He will be appearing in Hillsdale at the Dawn Theater on Jan. 26 for a live performance. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are $20 at the door.   From where do...