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🌱 Could Hillsdale’s public comment rules be about to change?

Hillsdale, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Hillsdale! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Hillsdale’s public comment rules be about to change?
  • Meet the Hillsdale student veteran now honored in Congress.
  • What big ideas about the Revolution were debated right here in Hillsdale?

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hillsdale resident sues city, county over public comment rules (bnd.com) — A Hillsdale County resident is suing the city of Hillsdale, its council, and Hillsdale County officials in federal court, claiming public comment rules that require speakers to identify themselves violate his First Amendment rights. The suit challenges how local meetings are run, seeks to block enforcement of the ID rule, and could affect how every resident addresses city and county boards.
   

2. Hillsdale College Student Honored as Veteran of the Month (hillsdale.edu) — A Hillsdale College student and Marine Corps veteran, Turner Korotzer, has been named Veteran of the Month by Rep. Tim Walberg for both his military service and hands-on work in the Hillsdale community. From organizing the town’s Independence Day celebration to supporting first responders through the Major Henry Holloway Canteen Unit, his efforts highlight local volunteerism and veteran leadership.
   

3. Hillsdale College Hosts Conference on the American Revolution (hillsdale.edu) — Hillsdale College recently hosted a three-day conference on the American Revolutionary War, bringing scholars and historians to Hillsdale to explore logistics, leadership, and grand strategy. Local residents benefit from the college’s role as a hub for national-level historical discussion, even when sessions focus on academic perspectives rather than public programming.
   

4. Pentagon taps Hillsdale College to train ‘patriotic leaders' after split with ‘woke' Ivies (mlive.com) — Hillsdale residents will see their hometown college become one of five new Distinguished Military Colleges, giving Hillsdale College a prominent role in training future military officers. The Pentagon move, framed as a shift away from “woke” Ivy League programs, brings new cadet standards and leadership training to campus while the college maintains its stance against accepting taxpayer funds.
   

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Other local events
    Monday October 5
  • Girls 7/8th Volleyball @ Ida Middle School
    HILLSDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, 3145 Prarie Street, Ida
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Battle Creek Academy at Will Carleton Academy →
    Will Carleton Academy, 2001 W Hallett Rd, Hillsdale
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • 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 16
  • Blissfield Varsity Football @ Hillsdale →
    Hillsdale Community Schools, 30 S Norwood St, Hillsdale
    7:00 pm
  • Blissfield at Hillsdale →
    Hillsdale High School, 30 S Norwood Ave, Hillsdale
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 23
  • Manchester at Hillsdale →
    Hillsdale High School, 30 S Norwood Ave, Hillsdale
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 24
  • Scotty Inman →
    Gospel Barn
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
    If they’ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Hillsdale. Apply here.
  • Hillsdale College posted a job opening for Zone Maintenance Technician 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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