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Moore, Murphy named outstanding seniors
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Moore, Murphy named outstanding seniors

Barrett Moore and Taryn Murphy were named this year’s outstanding senior man and woman on Feb. 17.  Moore, a double major in history and Spanish, said he was “very honored and very humbled” when he heard he won.  Murphy, a philosophy and religion double major, said the honor was even more special, given her four-year...

10 local Valentine’s Day date ideas
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10 local Valentine’s Day date ideas

Looming in the near future is a day of oversized teddy bears, corn syrup, and high expectations for the perfect date. Trying to come up with a plan for Valentine’s day for your special someone can be a daunting task.  “I feel a lot of pressure for Valentine’s day because it is a set date...

Professor offers new plaster casting class
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Professor offers new plaster casting class

Isaac Dell is proof that being a part of the Hillsdale community doesn’t end when the cap and gown come off. But instead of sitting at a desk, Dell is at the front of the classroom teaching students. Dell has taught several sculpture classes for the college in the past but this time he is...

New county board members hold first meeting
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New county board members hold first meeting

When the Hillsdale County commissioners sat down for their monthly meeting last Tuesday, the board was joined by four new members who won their elections two months previous. The board discussed renovations and reopening buildings, agreeing to open the county building starting this past Tuesday.  The new commissioners are Douglas Ingles, Kathleen Schmitt, Brad Benzing,...