The courthouse in January after completed renovations. Isaac Green | Collegian Hillsdale County completed renovations to its historic courthouse Jan. 10 after a two-year project to restore the exterior features and structural integrity of the building. The original job, which started as roof repairs, snowballed into a larger undertaking when the county learned there were...
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Keefer Hotel to finish in September after delays
The Keefer House Hotel, located downtown, is undergoing renovations. Jillian Parks | Collegian CL Real Estate told the city council on Dec. 16 that it needs until September to finish its renovations to Keefer Hotel, which was supposed to be completed in 2021 but has suffered from a series of delays. The company will now...
City to hold mayoral election in August
The city council voted to hold a special mayoral election in August. Courtesy | Robyn Beck The city council voted to hold an August special election for mayor even as Acting Mayor Joshua Paladino said the move likely breaks the city charter’s rules for filling vacancies. “There is no possible interpretation where this is a...
Aldi to open Hillsdale location in March
The new Aldi will be located at Moore Road and West Carleton Road. Mercy Franzonello | Collegian Aldi plans to open its Hillsdale location in less than two months, one of the grocery chain’s vice presidents told The Collegian. “We are excited to share that our first store in Hillsdale is expected to open this...
Backlash on Barry Street: Residents reject road repairs
Barry Street residents sign petition to oppose SAD. Christina Lewis | Collegian Barry Street homeowners have gathered enough signatures to opt out of the city’s road repair program that would charge each resident $5,000. Unless a supermajority of seven out of eight councilmembers vote to override their opposition, Barry Street residents will become the second...




