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Hillsdale archives house historical treasures
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Hillsdale archives house historical treasures

Long guns, slippers with President John F. Kennedy’s face on them, and a lump of coal may seem completely unconnected. But they all find a home within the depths of Michael Alex Mossey Library’s Archives and Special Collections.  The archives, first founded in the 19th century, house rare and antique books, as well as Hillsdale...

Protect the vulnerable: Ban pit bulls
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Protect the vulnerable: Ban pit bulls

Imagine coming home one day to learn that your 2-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son are dead, and their mother is in the hospital in critical condition. For Colby Bennard, this nightmare became reality on Oct. 6, 2022, when the family’s pet pit bulls attacked and killed his children and mauled their mother, according to DogsBite.org....

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Take a break from hating on the Astros to appreciate baseball

Too many baseball fans hate on the Astros instead of focusing on the positive stories from the 2022 World Series. After several tough battles with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Houston Astros won their second World Series. Houston celebrated, other baseball lovers moved on, but a sizable chunk of Major League Baseball fans began a familiar...

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Charger Chatter: Alex Mitchell

Alex Mitchell is a junior from Holland, Michigan. Q: If you had to outrun a serial killer or a bomb, which would you choose? A: I would rather run away from the serial killer. I think I could outrun a serial killer pretty easily, but I’m not so sure about a bomb. Q: Could you...

County expands road commission, seeks applicants
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County expands road commission, seeks applicants

The Hillsdale County Road Commission is looking for applicants to fill two new seats. The county Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to add two new members to the road commission board in August. The road commission oversees the maintenance of roads and state highways in Hillsdale County, including paving and snowplowing. The county set aside...