The Fayette Township planning commission is reviewing an ordinance that could prevent the installation of solar panels on 1,350 acres of farmland, the board said at a Feb. 17 meeting. Chicago-based solar company Ranger Power is seeking approval to build the Heartwood Solar II project north of the City of Hillsdale, along U.S. 12 and...
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Sessions will not run for reelection
Scott Sessions before the November election. Thomas McKenna | Collegian Mayor Scott Sessions will not run for reelection this fall as his one-year term expires in November, the mayor told The Collegian in an interview marking his first three months in office. “I’ve been mayor twice now, and I think it’s time for someone else...
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New summer course to offer trip on the American Revolution
A new summer session course on the American Revolution, sponsored by the Center for Military History and Strategy, will take students on a tour of the East Coast. The trip will take place in May and will last 16 days for $200, and students will visit historic locations such as Fort Niagara, Yorktown, Valley Forge,...
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Chargers bounce back with win over Purdue Northwest
Freshman Jackson Clements jumps into the air to strike ball | Courtesy of the Hillsdale Athletic Department After last week’s loss and a few lineup changes, the Chargers men’s tennis team bounced back to defeat Purdue University Northwest 6-1 Feb. 14, moving their record to 3-1 overall. “It was the most complete match we’ve played...
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Build sidewalks where students make shortcuts
Courtesy | Unsplash The snow has melted away, but it has left behind a valuable lesson. We saw the trails students created across the snow, and learned the shortcuts they want to take around campus. The college should build new sidewalks on the most popular pathways. These include a path that cuts diagonally across the...