The tens of thousands of people who flood the Hillsdale County fairgrounds for the 168th annual county fair Sept. 23-29 will find familiar staples: grandstand shows, the animal birthing tent, rides, and fried food. But the grandstand itself will sport a makeover, and a new optional alert system will keep attendees informed throughout the event....
At its peak, the Michigan-based fast food chain Hot ’n Now boasted over 100 locations in 15 states. Now there is only one — in Sturgis, Michigan, only an hour’s drive from Hillsdale. Not that you should make this drive. The fare at the last Hot ’n Now is no more exciting than the grub...
When commuting to work every day, many things may escape the sight of passersby, but for Robert Allen, it was the images on his morning commute that inspired his recent project, ‘Fading Ads of Detroit.’ In the fall of 2015, while living on the 12th floor of his apartment complex, Robert Allen noticed a vintage...
When I was 3-years-old, my brother was born. When my mom went into labor (of course, in the middle of the night), I was dropped at the neighbor’s while my dad whisked her to the hospital. The next morning, my kind neighbor asked if I wanted an egg for breakfast. I gladly accepted, but the...
Professor of History Richard Gamble will be hosting two reading groups throughout the year to discuss Christian theological texts in association with The Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship. The two groups began meeting Sept. 12 and 13, one on campus and another in the community. The Paideia Center is a national organization which organizes regional...