Ruth Brown announced Jan. 16 that she will seek a fifth term on the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners, representing the 1st District. Using the campaign slogan “Retain Ruth for Results,” she said she is proud of what she has accomplished for her constituents and hopes to continue serving them with dedication. Brown said she...
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Abortion in Michigan: An act, a petition, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Michigan residents are fighting for a dismemberment abortion ban act through citizen-initiated legislation, leading the way for other pro-life initiatives across the country. “Right to Life of Michigan is the most prolific organization in the state’s history with regard to this particular provision,” said Genevieve Marnon, legislative director at Right to Life of Michigan. “This...
WCSR to get new owner: ‘Another chapter in history of our business’
WCSR Radio Hillsdale, a longtime staple of its community, will soon be under the management and ownership of Jamie McKibben, owner of McKibben Media Group of Jackson. WCSR signed a purchase agreement of $3.8 million with McKibben Media Group to acquire WCSR 1340 AM, 92.1 FM, and 99.5 FM. Michael Flynn said he made the...
Hillsdale County Republican Women learn about economic and political principles of libertarianism
The Hillsdale County Republican Women learned about the principles of libertarianism in its first luncheon meeting of 2020. Hillsdale College Associate Professor of Economics Charles Steele discussed the economic and political implications of libertarianism. Each month, the Hillsdale County Republican Women host a luncheon with an accompanying political lecture. President Lucille VanAken said learning about...
Putting Hillsdale on the map: City Council discusses funding for wayfinding signs project
Residents from Hillsdale Economic Development Corporation hope to place wayfinding signs in the City of Hillsdale to direct visitors to highlights around town, and the City Council expressed support for the idea at its meeting on Jan. 20. These new signs would mirror the design of the blue and white “Welcome to Historic Hillsdale” signs...