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Fiber optic cables are ‘kind of retro’: If Hillsdale gets more bandwidth, it may attract more entrepreneurs

Follow Kate on Twitter If Hillsdale City Council ratifies a contract between the Board of Public Utilities and ACD.net at the council’s Nov. 17 meeting, then the city of Hillsdale could get faster Internet and attract high-tech entrepreneurs. The council did not ratify BPU’s deal with one of Michigan’s largest independent Internet providers at the...

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Gospel Barn to host Booth Brothers

The Gospel Barn will host the Booth Brothers, a well-known gospel music group, Saturday. Due to the high demand to see the southern gospel trio, the Booth Brothers will perform two concerts, one at 2 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. Located just outside Hillsdale’s city limits, the Gospel Barn is Hillsdale’s Grand Ole Opry...

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Jonesville earns city status

After voting to change from a village to city, Jonesville aims to reduce taxation and streamline public services in order to attract business owners and foster growth. Before becoming a city, Jonesville was governed and taxed by two units of government — a village and a township. Now the city will unify those roles and...

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Broad Street opens Underground, announces plans for deck space

Dueling pianos, jazz nights, beer and wine clubs, and ethnic selections comprise a few of the changes students will see at Broad Street Downtown Market and Tavern since spring. “Our theme is that we always have something happening,” Broad Street Director of Marketing Maree Socha said. Its new Downtown Underground — a bar, lounge, and...

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College installs Wireless Internet in dorms

Students returning to campus next month can cross routers and ethernet cords off of their packing lists: the college is installing wireless internet service in student residences. Information Technology Services and Media Services are working on wifi installation in Benzing Residence, Simpson Residence, Niedfeldt Residence, Koon Residence, Whitley Residence, and the Dow House. “We estimate...