Even though Hillsdale is far from the Emerald Isle, acclaimed Irish band Goitse will bring the hills here. On March 8, Goitse will perform in Markel Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. “This is going to be a highlight of the year for people that enjoy Celtic music,” Professor and Music Department Chairman James Holleman said. Goitse...
Year: 2022
County considers way to spend grant funds
Hillsdale County officials plan to distribute more than $8 million received from the American Rescue Plan Act toward upgrading county services, according to Hillsdale County Commissioner Doug Ingles. The county government has begun processing requests totaling up to more than $21 million from different county departments competing for the $8.8 million received by the ARPA...
Kanye West documentary dives into past
Netflix released a three part documentary series on rap and fashion icon, Kanye West. “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,” highlights Kanye West’s rise to fame and wealth while facing challenges along the way. The documentary has been twenty years in the making, and dates from his time as an up-and-coming producer to his listening parties for...
Charlie Puth switches it up
From Charlie Puth’s strong falsetto, to his perfect pitch, to his strange Instagram and TikTok presence, he’s making a mark in many ways. Puth’s latest hit, “Light Switch,” released on Jan. 20, highlights his most recent step in a quest to find a niche and a distinctive style. The singer got his foot in the...
Beth Roehrig: The woman of ‘sew’ many talents
Beth Roehrig once altered 150 prom dresses in six weeks. She started sewing when she was 8 years old but never took formal sewing lessons. She now runs a business in downtown Hillsdale called Xpress Sewing. “I have always been fascinated by sewing,” Roehrig said. “When I was eight years old, I asked for a...




