One hundred and five carloads of people gathered at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds for the 83rd annual Lewis Emery Treasure Hunt on Oct. 22, waiting to hear the first of 12 clues that would lead participants throughout Hillsdale County to Lewis Emery Park, where two tokens, signifying the end of the scavenger hunt, and...
Go back to high school. Local student Makiah Hanning dropped out of school to pursue a job that ultimately didn’t work out. Luckily, however, a caring teacher caught up with her and convinced her to return. “I was really close to graduating, but I got a job and I dropped out because I thought that...
Trick-or-treating found a new meaning for Hillsdale residents during the annual citywide Halloween event, which featured a costume contest, a magic show, and free snacks. The event, held on Oct. 27 at Hillsdale High School, drew nearly 200 locals dressed in a variety of costumes, ranging from superheros to roadside attractions. Parker Falke, 7, dressed...
The history of beer is full, frothy, and flavorful, and next semester, Hillsdale College students will get the chance to learn about it, with beer chemistry and home-brewing lessons mixed in. Associate Professor of Chemistry Christopher Hamilton is teaching a spring course on beer: the history, the chemistry, and brewing process. The class is open...
Nicholson Baker’s mind captures the “fine suddenness” of every moment. His work fixates on the minutiae of the everyday experience while largely ignoring the notion of a plot. His dense, accurate prose tightens the reader’s grip on reality. Two of his more recent projects, however, develop a compelling and sophisticated narrative. His two most recent...