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Morning Hillsdale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hillsdale golfer just rewrote the Chargers' record book
  • How do Hillsdale County schools really compare on state tests?
  • What new help is coming for Hillsdale's small business owners?

Also on today's calendar: Hillsdale, MI and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with variable clouds, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chargers' Oliver Marshall named G-MAC Men's Golf Player of the Week (September 21-28) (hillsdalechargers.com) — Hillsdale readers can celebrate senior golfer Oliver Marshall, who just set a modern scoring record for Hillsdale College and was named G-MAC Men's Golfer of the Week. His 10-under performance helped the Chargers place third at the UIndy Fall Invitational, as the team powers through a packed fall schedule.
   

• These Jackson-area schools had the top state test results (mlive.com) — Families in Hillsdale County can see how their schools' test scores stack up against nearby Jackson County, with Jonesville and Will Carleton Charter leading local math and English results. The article breaks down top-performing schools and grade levels, highlighting where Hillsdale students are strongest and where neighboring districts are pulling ahead.
   

• Ann Arbor SPARK Seeks Partners to Support Southeast Michigan Small Businesses (annarborusa.org) — Small business owners in Hillsdale County are eligible for new hands-on support through Ann Arbor SPARK, which is seeking a partner to help entrepreneurs across several southeast Michigan counties. Services will range from workshops and one-on-one guidance to help with planning, funding, and growth, with contracts running through the end of 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Hillsdale. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hillsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Quincy

  • Quincy wins three races at Pittsford Invitational; Bronson runs at Vicksburg (wtvbam.com)
  • OBITUARY: Marsha Lucena Boehmke (wtvbam.com)

Coldwater

  • Coldwater Chamber seeking nominations for 2027 Board of Directors (wtvbam.com)
  • Business Beat : Cole Ford announces annual Trunk or Treat event (wtvbam.com)
  • October and November are peak months for car vs deer collisions (wtvbam.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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