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🌱 What this rejected solar farm means for Hillsdale County landowners now

Hillsdale, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Hillsdale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this rejected solar farm means for Hillsdale County landowners now
  • How a 1970s Charger runner still credits Hillsdale for his success
  • How a quiet Hillsdale County family shaped a wider Whitford legacy

Also on today's calendar: Legacy Five.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hillsdale County township says no to large-scale solar proposal after months of dissent (wtvbam.com) — Fayette Township officials in Hillsdale County have rejected a 140‑megawatt Heartwood II solar farm, citing new local zoning rules and concerns about wetlands, water, and rural character. After months of opposition from residents and Hillsdale College, the developer can still appeal to the Michigan Public Service Commission, which could override the township’s decision.
   

• Quite a Run: Former Charger Champion Crosses Career Finish Line (hillsdale.edu) — A former Hillsdale College cross country standout is looking back on the Chargers’ powerhouse 1970s teams and how the college shaped his life and career. Jeff Doyle recalls tough training runs on rough local trails, national-level success, and campus jobs that helped him stay at Hillsdale. His story highlights how the college’s athletic facilities and alumni connections have grown since his time here.
   

• George Edward Whitford: Bio, Life, Family, and Legacy of a Forgotten American (wordpress.com) — Hillsdale County plays a quiet but important role in the life story of George Edward Whitford, whose family roots and records are tied to the area. The article walks through his Midwestern genealogy, key relatives, and how his line connects into the broader Whitford family tree that later produced more publicly known descendants. It’s especially relevant if you’re tracing Hillsdale-linked family history.
   

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  • Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Hillsdale. Apply here.
  • Bob Evans Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Manager I in Hillsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coldwater

  • Draft for Master Plan presented to Coldwater Planning Commission (wtvbam.com)
  • Coldwater High graduates 141 in the Class of 2026 Sunday (thedailyreporter.com)
  • Deadline approaching for Branch County Fair King and Queen registrations (wtvbam.com)

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Ok Hillsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hillsdale

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hillsdale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.