Bittersweet Resort. Despite its name, the only bitter aspect was the 3-degree wind chill. I’ve never skied before; however, this first-time experience was sweeter than expected. I had no prior skiing knowledge. Any time the sport came up in conversation, only Olympic replays and memories of almost touching snow popped into my head. Yet, seeing...
One year ago, 19-year-old Hillsdale freshman Kara Johnson stood before a monster. She remembers how fast her heart beat and how her hands shook as she held her prepared remarks. But climbing onto a podium in a small Lansing, Michigan courtroom, Johnson disregarded her fear, looked her monster in the eyes, and began to speak....
Slashing Michigan’s auto insurance costs is the first priority for state Republican legislators this session. When Republicans introduced Senate Bill 1 on Jan. 15, they promised “long-overdue reforms,” including crackdowns on medical fraud, changes to personal injury protection, and potential modifications to Michigan’s no-fault system, said Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton), the bill’s primary sponsor and...
Since 2001, Hillsdale Hospital has awarded over $3 million in tuition assistance to over 48 Hillsdale County high school students with aspirations of becoming registered nurses. Hillsdale County high school students interested in nursing school can apply to the hospital for tuition assistance. If accepted, the hospital will help with expenses of colleges in and...
In the shadow of St. Anthony’s steeple, Hillsdale Natural Grocery occupies a space neatly hidden among several local storefronts. Walking inside, the prompt smell of spices overwhelms even the most experienced connoisseur. The spice room easily doubles the size of a college dorm. That’s what customers like the most, Michelle Nauta, the store manager, explained....