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Stretch of M-34 to honor fallen deputy
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Stretch of M-34 to honor fallen deputy

Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. Courtesy | Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office A portion of Highway M-34 in Hillsdale County will officially take the name of fallen Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Joseph Bellino and Sen. Jonathan Linday, passed through both chambers unanimously Aug. 26. It designates a stretch of...

Nimrod fellowship director inducted into outdoor writers hall of fame
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Nimrod fellowship director inducted into outdoor writers hall of fame

Stewart smiles at the MOWA Hall of Fame. Courtesy | Al Stewart Al Stewart, director of the Nimrod Education Center, was inducted into the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association’s Hall of Fame for his work in game bird programs across the state. The MOWA is an organization that works to conserve and preserve the state’s natural...

Big Pines Brewing opens outdoor seating as business grows
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Big Pines Brewing opens outdoor seating as business grows

Owner Kevin Robinson with new brewing equipment in 2024. Thomas McKenna | Collegian Local brewery, Big Pines Brewing, added new picnic tables for customers to enjoy drinks right outside its front door.  Big Pines owner Kevin Robertson said he secured a permit from the city to operate a patio area with tables because of his...

QUICK HITS with Alexandre Winston
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QUICK HITS with Alexandre Winston

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Alexandre Winston and his wife, Elizabeth, smile for the camera with their three sons. Courtesy | Alexandre Winston How did you meet your wife? In line to get our photo IDs on the first day of orientation at Hillsdale. What advice would you give to your college freshman self? Give...

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Students to recite the Acts of the Apostles

Hillsdale students memorized chapters from the book of Acts over the summer to recite Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. The event, hosted by the Memorization Club, will take place at the Mauck Solarium. The 28 students involved will each recite a chapter from Acts to complete the whole book.  “When you hear Scripture out loud...