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Beloved Simpson house mother retires after 10 years
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Beloved Simpson house mother retires after 10 years

Many students at Hillsdale College remember Sue Wismar.  It’s hard to forget her.  She was one of the most beloved of house moms, and she left her mark on the Simpson dorm. Wismar’s reign began when she arrived 10 years ago. “When he showed me the dorm and told me how many boys were in...

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Vintage Chic promotes local artists

It’s like Etsy, except it’s in the flesh. Inside Vintage Chic, there are handmade scarves, cards, and charms. Hand-sculpted pottery attracts the eye below shelves of candles flaunting scents like “buttercream frosting,” “chocolate and berries” and “ginger peach.” Across the aisle, shoppers discover handmade “blueberry sage” lotion, “caramel apple” soap, and “honey almond” shampoo. A...