Local youth and members of Hillsdale’s special needs community enjoyed games and sports at GOAL’s annual field day Sept. 24 at Hayden Park. “The field day is a fun time of hanging out with kids in the community,” GOAL Coordinator and junior Mary Ann Powers said. “It’s open to the local youth and the special...
Farm to table: a dish inspired by Hillsdale County
Every part of my homemade pasta with fresh spinach, yellow bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes was Hillsdale County Farmers Market fresh. The farmers market offers fresh produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, and more, yet most students rely on Kroger or Walmart for their everyday grocery needs. As eating locally grows in popularity, I decided to...
Hillsdale County fair draws thousands
Residents and travelers found “Stars, Stripes, and Fair Delights” at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds beginning last weekend. The 172nd Hillsdale County Fair began Sunday Sept. 25, and will continue until Saturday Oct. 1. The fair offers rides, private vendors, 4-H competitions, and events. “We are the largest event held annually in the county, so there...
Chargers bounce back with win in Missouri
Sophomore wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa and the Hillsdale football team’s defense stepped up late to put the Chargers back in the win column with a tough, 17-10 out-of-conference win in Missouri against the Missouri S&T Miners. Hillsdale improved to 3-1 overall as TeSlaa posted eight catches for 177 yards and both of the team’s touchdowns,...
Charger Chatter: Meg Kolp
Meg Kolp is a senior volleyball player from Petoskey, Michigan. Q: If you had to replace a volleyball with any piece of fruit during a game, what fruit would you pick? Why? A: If I had to replace a volleyball with a fruit, I would choose a grapefruit! I feel like they’re large enough to...


