Hillsdale College released its official return-to-campus protocols for students, staff, and faculty on Aug. 5. Among some of the biggest changes: mandatory masks indoors, daily temperature checks, and newly-installed anti-viral technology. In an email to students, Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn said freshman convocation and the first day of classes will “occur as scheduled” on...
Republican voters on Tuesday nominated Andrew Fink for the state legislature’s 58th district and Scott Hodshire to become Hillsdale County’s next sheriff, in a pair of hotly contested elections. Megan R.M. Stiverson and Brendan Sanger finished first and second, respectively, in the nonpartisan primary election for 2B District Court Judge. They will face each other...
Hillsdale’s local businesses saw a significant influx of customers during the commencement weekend from July 17-19, business owners said. After the college rescheduled the May 2020 commencement to July 18 due to the coronavirus outbreak, many Hillsdale business owners said they did not have the level of customers they would on a normal commencement weekend....
The Hillsdale College Board of Trustees initiated three new members, Kurt Grindstaff, Mark Hamlin, and Alice Hanley, on June 16. The new board members replaced William Atherton, Stephen Barney, and David Belew, all of whom moved to emeritus status. “These trustees were picked because of their commitment to the pillars of the college: faith, freedom,...
Over 400 Hillsdale County residents lined North Howell Street last Friday evening for the annual Hillsdale Patriots Parade, despite the recent controversy surrounding freedom to assemble under Governor Whitmer’s executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Seven local candidates walked in the parade to show their support for the patriotic tradition and to speak with local...