DETROIT — “Be libertarian with me.” That was the theme of presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s rally at the Cobo Center Friday. The Libertarian Party nominee jogged onto the stage in his jeans and sneakers to highlight key platform issues such as immigration and gay rights, while emphasizing his integrity and personal connection with voters and...
Senior Eric LaRose was recently announced as one of six 2016-2017 Young Scholars Award winners by the American Enterprise Institute’s Values and Capitalism Project. This is the second consecutive year a Hillsdale student has won the prestigious award, which includes a $5,000 scholarship and the opportunity for students to defend their research theses in front...
An unknown substance in the hallways of Reading High School caused a school-wide evacuation on Sept. 13. Upon further investigation, school administrators discovered a student had unintentionally released a can of pepper spray in the cafeteria, creating breathing difficulties for students and staff members. According to Superintendent Chuck North, the Mace was strong enough...
The Hillsdale District Court recently announced plans to create a substance abuse court, which will create intensive probation treatment plans for repeating offenders, according to Judge of the District Court Sara Lisznyai, who is heading up the project. “The track record of these courts is incredible,” said Lisznyai, “which is why we think it’s worth...
Thousands of people swarmed the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds for the 166th year of the “most popular fair on Earth.” The Hillsdale County Fair, which runs through Saturday, features a variety of booths and vendors, some of which have exhibited at the fair for more than 40 years. Hillsdale County Fair manager Mark Williams said several...