The council voted unanimously to prohibit pets from entering cemeteries in Hillsdale. Alexandra Comus | Collegian Due to citizens’ complaints about animals relieving themselves on the burial grounds, the Hillsdale City Council banned pets from cemeteries earlier this month. On Oct. 16, the council voted unanimously to prohibit pets from entering cemeteries in Hillsdale. In...
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Keefer building renovation delays raise questions about its future
The Keefer House Hotel renovation project began in 2018. Logan Washburn | Collegian The company behind the Keefer House Hotel renovation has extended its estimated completion date — again — to next summer. “I had personal gentlemanly guarantees this property would be done this fall, no more excuses. I took those guarantees seriously,” Mayor Adam...
Semiweekly Pilates classes offered at Dawn Theater
The Dawn Theater is now offering Pilates classes. Courtesy | Alan Beeker The Dawn Theater last month began hosting Pilates classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Leah Novak, lecturer in sports studies at the college, has taught the classes since Labor Day. Gianna Green, general manager of the Dawn Theater, said...
Mayor to fight ‘The Ripper’ later this month
Stockford and his partner defeated Russian flag-toting fighters last year. Courtesy | Adam Stockford After the success of last year’s wrestling matchup, Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford plans to head back to the ring for round two at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds. In the Championship International Wrestling Saturday Night Slam...
Gun raffle to fund playground equipment for local park
The new playground equipment at Cold Springs Park. Courtesy | Facebook A raffle of firearms will raise money for new playground equipment at Cold Springs Park. The Kiwanis Club of Hillsdale will sell raffle tickets for $20, awarding a gun every day of December. Every cent will support the Cold Springs Park Project, said Wes...



