A local Christian organization could face foreclosure at the end of March 2022 due to taxes accrued in 2019 when the organization was denied tax exemption by the city of Hillsdale. Rev. Cindy Eckhardt, president and founder of One Step Ministries, said that while the organization is a church, it does not hold traditional Sunday...
Year: 2021
Penny’s begins catering to the wider community
One year ago, Penny’s decided to grow as a small business and start catering events. Thanks to Penny’s Catering, this small business has extended its mission of good coffee and close community beyond the walls of New Dormitory. Senior Grace Bennett is the coordinator of Penny’s Catering. She fulfills orders, communicates with clients, and schedules...
“She cared deeply for the residents of the dorm’: Remembering the life of Phyllis Niedfeldt
Phyllis Westerfield Niedfeldt, who provided funds for the construction and maintenance of the dorm which bears her name, died on Oct. 31 at the age of 92. She supported the men who called Niedfeldt Residence their home since it was built in 1990. According to those who knew her, she frequently thought about “the dorm.”...
Student-produced documentary premieres, tells the story of college’s role in the Civil War
A student-made documentary on Hillsdale College and the Civil War premiered to a standing-room-only audience on Tuesday night. “This is a story that needed to be told for the last hundred years since documentaries have been around,” said Buddy Moorehouse, a professional filmmaker who oversaw the film’s production. “I’m so proud that they were the...
Coffee Cup Diner sees increase in business after America-themed renovations
The Coffee Cup Diner’s new owners have remodeled the restaurant, which they say has increased business and promoted patriotism. The owner of the diner, Kevin Conant, said “business has increased” since the remodel. The diner is filled with American flags and banners. “I wanted to go for the classic American diner,” Conant said. The diner’s...



