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‘Father Adam’ takes over after Bishop Beckwith retires
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‘Father Adam’ takes over after Bishop Beckwith retires

Bishop Peter Beckwith, Hillsdale College’s chaplain, retired at the end of July, honored as chaplain emeritus. Hillsdale’s new chaplain is Father Adam Rick, the new pastor at Holy Trinity Anglican Parish in Hillsdale. “I’ve had wonderful jobs in my life,” Beckwith said. “I’ve served four congregations and the diocese of Springfield, and they’ve all been...

Revised mission statement clarifies Hillsdale College’s Christian affiliation
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Revised mission statement clarifies Hillsdale College’s Christian affiliation

Hillsdale College altered its mission statement this summer, for the first time since the 1980s, to more clearly reflect its foundations and adherence to Christian principles. President Larry Arnn worked with administrators to rewrite parts of the statement to better reflect the college’s mission in regards to religion, Provost David Whalen said. The final draft...

Sauk Theatre honors local heroes in ‘The Guys’
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Sauk Theatre honors local heroes in ‘The Guys’

Jonesville’s Sauk Theatre will honor the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks next month with a one-weekend performance of “The Guys,” a two-actor play about the aftermath of the 2001 tragedy. The show, which is based on a true story, portrays the relationship that develops between newspaper editor Joan and New York Fire Department...