We often complain of the tumult of youth: life is uncertain, and we are unwise. We struggle on our quest to become our best selves, and too often, we fail. But being old can be tragic. The elderly lose their friends and siblings, their health, their capability, and their independence. The world they knew fades....
Serve yourself by first serving the Lord: my weekend at Curate
At the Curate women’s summit this past weekend, one main thing that stood out to me across the various breakout sessions was the speakers’ emphasis on having self-understanding while interacting with our community. And, each of the session leaders did an excellent job of keeping this idea of personal growth within a Christian lens....
Olds House Director to leave at end of the month
Whether it’s tossing a paper plate in the Olds lobby with residents, or always saying hi and asking how the day is going, Olds House Director Linda Gravel, commonly known as “Mama G” will be missed when she leaves Feb. 28. Gravel, who is originally from the Troy, Michigan area, is moving back home to...
Residents in Hillsdale County becoming more concerned about coyote sightings
Hillsdale boasts a robust wildlife scene, but the local issue of coyotes has become a popular and pressing topic among residents. In response to these concerns, Hillsdale County Commissioner Ruth Brown set up a Community Conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to discuss coyote sightings around Hillsdale County. “This has become a concern in the neighborhood,”...
Chargers battle adversity at Grand Valley invitational
For the Hillsdale College men’s track team, an unfortunate setback left the Chargers in an unexpected place following last Saturday’s meet at Grand Valley University. Sophomore pole vaulter Ben Raffin was injured during competition and was diagnosed with a broken arm. “We used it as a good teaching point,” head coach Andrew Towne said. “You...




