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Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Hillsdale County, 2B District Court mediation set for Oct. 21 (bnd.com) — Hillsdale County and the 2B District Court will enter mediation in Hillsdale on Oct. 21 to resolve a long-running fight over where the district court should move after its current building was sold. The outcome could determine whether court operations shift into the historic courthouse or another site, affecting access, space, and daily justice services for Hillsdale-area residents.
2. Hillsdale County sheriff due in court Wednesday for probable cause conference (wilx.com) — Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire is due in court Wednesday for a probable cause conference on felony obstruction of justice and misconduct in office charges tied to a February investigation. The hearing, which may be held remotely, will determine whether the case moves forward and is being livestreamed, drawing close attention from Hillsdale-area residents to their top law enforcement official's legal situation.
3. Michigan Hunters Are Watching 3 Deer Diseases This Fall - Here's What to Know (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Hunters in Hillsdale County should know that epizootic hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed locally this year, alongside chronic wasting disease detections in the county and elsewhere in Michigan. The article explains symptoms to watch for, what's safe to eat, and how to report sick or dead deer so the DNR can track outbreaks and guide hunting rules.
4. Hometown Hillsdale: Jennifer Lobaugh Lutz, '98 (hillsdale.edu) — Longtime resident and Hillsdale College alumna Jennifer Lobaugh Lutz shares how discovering the college led her family to settle in Hillsdale and build a ministry of hospitality for students. Her story highlights campus life, church connections, and the welcoming, close-knit nature of the Hillsdale community that continues to draw friends and their children back to town.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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