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Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to United States Supreme Court
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Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to United States Supreme Court

On Saturday, President Donald Trump appointed Amy Coney Barrett, a Notre Dame Law professor and U.S. Circuit judge to the United States Supreme Court. As Trump’s prospective third appointee to the court, Barrett is expected to undergo an expedited confirmation process as Senate Republicans work to confirm Barrett ahead of the November elections. Barrett is...

Meet the candidates: Hillsdale County district judge: Brendan Sanger
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Meet the candidates: Hillsdale County district judge: Brendan Sanger

Born and raised in Hillsdale for over 42 years, and running a successful law practice for the last 24 years, Brendan Sanger, an attorney from Litchfield, is running for Hillsdale County district court judge.  But unlike many who make the decision to run for a government position in their later years, Sanger felt the calling...

Students react to first presidential debate
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Students react to first presidential debate

About 29 million people tuned into the first of this year’s three presidential debates Tuesday night at 9 p.m. at Case Western University and the Cleveland Clinic. Though the numbers were down nearly 40% from 2016 according to Nielsen ratings,  nearly every TV on campus was tuned in to the debate During the debate, sponsored...

Coronavirus changes the college admissions game
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Coronavirus changes the college admissions game

For many high school seniors, the college application process is the most stressful part of their year. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the stakes are even higher. With limited access to guidance counselors and virtual admissions events at other colleges, Hillsdale is trying to ease the burden for prospective students.  While the...