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BPU wastewater treatment plant on schedule for construction
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BPU wastewater treatment plant on schedule for construction

  Hillsdale’s wastewater treatment plant is on schedule to complete a three-year repair project through the use of a $300,000 loan by mid-September or early-October, according to Board of Public Utilities Interim Director Chris MacArthur. The loan, unanimously approved at the March 5 city council meeting, will help offset unexpected costs encountered during the project,...

Lebron James is a role model
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Lebron James is a role model

Many people know the story of Lebron James — the age-old legend of a kid who grew up with nothing and became the king. Raised by a single mother in Akron, Ohio, James brought himself and her out of grinding poverty by becoming the best basketball player in the world. People trying to beat poverty...

Students shoot in national competition
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Students shoot in national competition

The Hillsdale College Action Shooting Sports Team, created last semester, went to its first national competition in Talladega, Alabama this past weekend. “We did amazing in the sense that we started this in like September and then went to the national collegiate level to go participate,” freshman team member Elias McConnell said. The Scholastic Action...

Basketball teams fall in NCAA tournament: Fritsche wins G-MAC title in first season
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Basketball teams fall in NCAA tournament: Fritsche wins G-MAC title in first season

In a classic matchup of David vs. Goliath in the NCAA Division II women’s basketball regional quarterfinal, the Hillsdale College Chargers fell to No. 1 Ashland University on Friday, 104-82. Hillsdale put forth a gallant effort in the loss, outscoring the Eagles in the second half, 48-45, but wasn’t able to overcome a shaky start...

Softball opens season 6-6 in Florida
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Softball opens season 6-6 in Florida

Strong hitting and solid pitching from the softball team weren’t reflected in a 6-6 record as its season began in Florida over spring break, but head coach Joe Abraham said the team’s spring break performance bodes well for the rest of the season. In their opening game, the Chargers outhit Northern State University 7-6 but...