Millions of women from all walks of life celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 — a day meant to inspire and strengthen all women. But when some women who had embraced the feminist label tried to join their ranks holding pro-life signs, they were berated. The day was supposed to represent the pride all...
Author: Kaylee McGhee (Kaylee McGhee)
Library director Beckwith resigns after seven years of service
After seven years of service, LeAnn Beckwith has announced her retirement as director of the Hillsdale Community Library. Beckwith said in a letter to the library board that the choice to resign was not an easy one, but necessary nonetheless. “This was not an easy decision to make as the past seven years have been...
Hillsdale-based company lights the way for innovation
Hillsdale’s Qualite Sports Lighting is one of the world’s top stadium lighting companies. Its newest lighting system — the Q-LED Gamechanger Series — was recently nominated to win the Edison Award, which recognizes product development innovations. Qualite’s main office has been located in Hillsdale for nearly 30 years while making a name for...
Family arrested for Black Friday thefts sentenced to 30 months
Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O’Grady exceeded court guidelines by imposing a 20-30 month sentence after a Hillsdale County family was arrested for multiple theft attempts in November 2016. Tamera Karpanai, 50, along with her two daughters and three grandchildren, were charged with first-degree retail fraud, organized retail fraud, and conspiracy to commit organized...
ACLU contacted over ‘In God We Trust’ decals
After the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the decision to place “In God We Trust” decals on the Hillsdale County Sheriff Office’s vehicles in a Feb. 28 meeting, a Hillsdale resident contacted the American Civil Liberties Union. The HCSO recently placed the controversial national motto on their vehicles, leading some citizens to voice...