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🌱 What’s at stake in Hillsdale’s high-stakes district court mediation?
Also, don't miss Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Hillsdale Patch calendar
Good morning Hillsdale! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's at stake in Hillsdale's high-stakes district court mediation?
- What will happen at Sheriff Hodshire's felony probable cause hearing?
- What Hillsdale County hunters must know about this fall's deer diseases.
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!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: A bit of rain in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Hillsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Boys Varsity Football @ Onsted High School
HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 10109 Slee Rd., Onsted
7:00 pm - Monster Truck Bash →
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7:30 pm - Hillsdale, MI - Monster Truck Bash →
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7:30 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer @ Inter-City Baptist School - Allen Park
HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 4700 Allen Rd., Allen Park
7:00 pm - Girls 7/8th Volleyball @ Ida Middle School
HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 3145 Prarie Street, Ida
5:00 pm - Battle Creek Academy at Will Carleton Academy →
Will Carleton Academy, 2001 W Hallett Rd, Hillsdale
7:00 pm - Girls 7/8th Volleyball @ Madison High School - Adrian
HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 3498 Treat Highway, Adrian
5:00 pm - Coed Varsity Cross Country @ Dundee High School
HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 130 Viking Dr., Dundee
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Hillsdale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Jonesville High School Volleyball G JV Home TBA (Jonesville JV Tour →
Jonesville Pathways School, 460 Adrian Street, Jonesville
8:00 am - Jonesville High School Soccer B V Home Will Carleton Academy →
Jonesville Pathways School, 460 Adrian Street, Jonesville
5:30 pm - Hanover-Horton Comets vs Jonesville Comets →
Hanover-Horton High School, 10000 Moscow Rd, Horton
6:00 pm - Jonesville High School Volleyball G JV Home Columbia Central High S →
Jonesville Pathways School, 460 Adrian Street, Jonesville
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Hillsdale. Apply here.
- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Hillsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsdale here.
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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