While the Chronicles of Narnia series has enthralled its readers for several generations, Professor Michael Ward of the University of Oxford contends that many have glossed over its deeper meaning. Following his convocation address in Christ Chapel on Nov. 14, earlier that morning, Ward gave a lecture titled “Great Balls of Fire: C.S. Lewis, Narnia,...
The empty lot at 23 and 25 N. Broad St., next to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, is in the beginning stages of redevelopment as the city searches for a developer to build on the spot. This will be Hillsdale’s first project completed in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation since being certified as a...
When Jeremiah Arnold arrived in Hillsdale as the first Europen-American settler, it’s likely he had hopes that the city would continue prospering more than a century later. The City of Hillsdale will be hosting a sesquicentennial celebration to commemorate its 150th anniversary as a chartered-city. The event will take place from 12 to 6 p.m....
When most people think of the Hillsdale County Fair, they might think of the mouth-watering fried food, the many farm animals, or the unforgettable rides. Nevertheless, there is another attraction that should not be overlooked. Atop a small hill amidst a parade of tractors, there sits a small white house that captures life as it...
Hillsdale Academy students are ranking high on the Classic Learning Initiative’s college entrance exams. Last month, Hillsdale Academy placed third in the Classic Learning Test’s national high school rankings by median score. Classic Learning Initiative was founded by Jeremy Tate in 2015 when the SAT committed to return to the 1600 scale and align more...