Before fraternities and sororities were introduced to Hillsdale’s campus, student life was dominated by literary societies. In the post-Civil War college, five large groups, three for men and two for women, were organized. According to “Historic Hillsdale College” by Hillsdale College historian Arlan Gilbert, the societies “offered students opportunities for self-improvement that complemented classroom work....
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January 22, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Commissioners veto County Park Board budget increase
Follow Ramona on Twitter The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners voted against a 17 percent increase in the County Park Board’s 2015 budget last week. At its Jan. 13 meeting, the comissioners denied the park board’s request for a $5,000 increase that would have raised its total budget to $30,000. “We have had some financial...
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January 22, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Hillsdale wears white: City to host third Wedding Walk Saturday
Follow Natalie on Twitter Any brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and women looking to renew their vows can take a trip downtown to Hillsdale’s third annual Wedding Walk on Saturday. Jane Stewart, owner of Smith’s Flowers, said the Walk isn’t just for brides. Participants begin the Walk at Elks Lodge, where they pick up...
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January 22, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Hillsdale alum moves investment firm into former Mancuso’s building
The vacant building at 101 Hillsdale St., formerly Mancuso’s Pizza-n-Subs, was recently sold to become a very different kind of business: an Edward Jones investment firm. Darin Spieth of Spieth & Satow Auctions & Appraisers sold the property and said the property has been for sale for about four months. It is the third Edward...
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January 22, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Hillsdale ranked safer than average Michigan city
Hillsdale really does owe something to the people: They’ve made it safer than the average Michigan city, according to ValuePenguin. In a recent report based on FBI crime statistics, ValuePenguin, a research company that focuses on assessing value for consumers, ranked Hillsdale the 124th safest city in Michigan of 186 cities measured with a score...