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Dependence on the state isn’t cool, conservatives
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Dependence on the state isn’t cool, conservatives

Courtesy | Unsplash At the first Republican midterm convention in more than 40 years, President Donald Trump pledged to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, framing it in his Sept. 9 speech as “a reward for four years of a horrible, horrible situation...

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Who’s running for mayor: Bob Flynn

Bob Flynn talked to Hillsdale from behind a radio microphone for more than 40 years. He covered city government, spoke with local officials, and saw businesses open and close. While his job gave him an expansive view of the city and its needs, he was intentional about keeping politics out of his job.  “Politics and...

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The leadership crisis facing rural Michigan

Seventy-seven percent of local Michigan government leaders believe that not enough residents are willing to run for elected office, according to an April study by the University of Michigan. The problem extends to Hillsdale county, where Fayette township hasn’t had a clerk since January and the city of Hillsdale searches for an electric superintendent and...

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St. Joe’s to reopen in new location

After nearly two years at the corner of Broad and North streets, St. Joe’s Café closed its doors July 25 as it expands its menu and moves to a new downtown location, with plans to reopen in early 2027, according to co-owner Hannah Mincio. “We’re having a bit of a glow up,” Mincio said. St....

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Students to pay tribute with Murph challenge

To honor fallen military personnel and increase campus wide wellness, participants in Total Fit’s Murph Challenge will take on a classic CrossFit workout that is notoriously difficult but adaptable for all fitness levels on Saturday, according to event organizer and Hillsdale Health and Wellness Center personal trainer, senior Charles Kennedy. The Murph Challenge will begin...