The windmill changed hands a number of times over the years. It was donated to Oberlin College for a brief period. It fell into disrepair and became a haven for debaucherous teens in the 1980s.

The “crime-loaded” Pioneer Motel along Interstate 80 in Lansing is being demolished, but an effort could preserve its iconic windmill.

An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn ...