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Chick-fil-A to open in Jackson this spring
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Chick-fil-A to open in Jackson this spring

The Jackson Chick-fil-A will be 15 minutes closer to Hillsdale. Graphic by the City News Team Students could taste a No. 1 with the lemonade at the Chick-fil-A location in Jackson when it opens this spring. Aaron Dimick, public information officer and spokesperson for the City of Jackson, said construction is progressing on the restaurant....

‘A small business killer’: Restaurants brace as wage hikes loom
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‘A small business killer’: Restaurants brace as wage hikes loom

Jolenta Dangerfield takes orders at Finish Line Family Restaurant. Thomas McKenna | Collegian Local owners and servers fear Feb. 21 minimum wage hike, new paid leave rules Several local restaurants plan to raise menu prices if a Feb. 21 statewide minimum wage and paid leave increase takes effect as some lawmakers said Wednesday they were...

Who makes the Meijer sushi?
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Who makes the Meijer sushi?

The most popular day for sushi at Meijer is Wednesday, when the store offers rolls for $5. Christina Lewis | Collegian Sushi chef Van tha Nawl goes to work at Meijer every morning at 6 a.m. to prepare fresh sushi for the day. “The sushi chef in the Hillsdale store prepares hand-rolled, fresh sushi daily,...

Murder Mystery Night coming to Dawn Friday
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Murder Mystery Night coming to Dawn Friday

The Dawn Theater is raising money to restore its organ. Courtesy | Facebook Dinnergoers can solve a mystery at the Dawn Theater on Valentine’s Day while raising money for a downtown mural. The Heritage Association of Hillsdale County is hosting its first 1920s Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery Night called “Death of a Gangster,” starring The...

Mayor aims to remove fluoride from water
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Mayor aims to remove fluoride from water

Joshua Paladino and his family. Courtesy | Facebook Acting Mayor Joshua Paladino said his top priority is to remove fluoride from the city’s water, and City Manager David Mackie said he will support the plan’s execution.  Paladino, a 28-year-old Hillsdale College graduate, has placed this objective at the top of the list of priorities after...