Local Republicans swept their races on Nov. 8 as Democrats took control of Michigan’s legislative and executive branches. State Rep. Andrew Fink won re-election to represent the 35th District, and former state Rep. Joseph Bellino Jr. won his state Senate race in the 16th District. Both candidates are Republicans. At the same time, Democrats gained...
Residents asked city government candidates about explicit library books, the homeless population, and the continued rift in the Hillsdale County Republican Party at a “Meet The Candidates Forum” on Oct. 24. The town hall event, hosted by the Hillsdale Daily News and the Collegian, brought an audience of around 100 people, including both...
Newcomer Steve Lanius defeated incumbent Hillsdale County Commissioner Kathleen Schmitt in the Aug. 2 primary election. In the race for representing District 2, Lanius received nearly 58% of the total votes compared to Schmitt’s 42%. Lanius said he looks forward to serving on the Board of Commissioners and aims to reduce the tax burden on...
Republican voters re-nominated state Rep. Andrew Fink on Aug. 2 to run for a second term representing Hillsdale, Branch, and part of Lenawee counties in the state legislature. Fink defeated Steve Meckley, owner of Meckley Flavor Fruit Farms, to represent Michigan’s 35th state house district. Fink will face Democratic nominee Andrew Watkins in the Nov....