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Modern Revival puts a modern twist on antique furniture
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Modern Revival puts a modern twist on antique furniture

Darci Gaff wasn’t sure she wanted to reopen another furniture store after her first, unsuccessful attempt as a business owner. But two years later, she opened Modern Revival in downtown Hillsdale. Modern Revival sells custom Amish-made furniture, as well as refurbished antique furniture. “We have upcycled and repurposed furniture that we’ve revamped, rejunked, or refunked,”...

Reviving historic homes in Hillsdale, one at a time
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Reviving historic homes in Hillsdale, one at a time

The Victorian double parlor on the ground floor of 112 Broad St. takes visitors back a century. The grand, winding staircase, the large wooden doorframes with classic egg-and-dart moldings, the flamboyant floral wallpaper, and the time-honored touch of a record player and an upright piano all give the room an aura of comfortable living and...

God remains sovereign through suffering
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God remains sovereign through suffering

Days like 9/11 wakes us up. When the ground we’ve been walking on or building on or taking for granted shifts underneath us and we snap out of our routine day-to-day experiences, we have to stare at something we don’t want to. And we may not live to see another 9/11 in our lifetimes, but...

Volleyball moves to 7-2 on season
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Volleyball moves to 7-2 on season

Despite decisive victories in several matches, the Hillsdale College volleyball team suffered its first two losses of the season over the last week. The Chargers’ record is now 7-2. In matches against St. Michael’s College on Friday and Glenville State and Mercyhurst on Saturday, the Chargers won a series of 3-0 sweeps. However, the Chargers...