Rarely does one become famous by spending his time alone. Bud Sellars was the exception. After he moved to Hillsdale in 1880, Albert “Bud” Sellars became a fixture of the Hillsdale community. He was well known for living in a cottage on Lake Baw Beese’s Cedar Island, and because of this, he earned the title...
The Michigan 4-H is reminding everyone that April is the Month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, in order to underscore the role of military children in America. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) recommends certain activities to honor these...
Conservatives aren’t racist, says Stephanie Trussell, host of a political talk show on Chicago’s WLS 890 AM. Trussell, who spoke at a Hillsdale College Young Americans for Freedom event on Wednesday, March 24, discussed her experience as a “black conservative.” Her radio show has made her a well-known figure in the Chicago conservative movement, but...
The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is considering repairs. According to the Hillsdale Daily News, part of the building is suffering from cracking, water damage, and exterior deterioration. Lt. Jason Stiverson, the Superintendent of the Hillsdale County Jail said a recent structural analysis identified problems in the building. “We have some brick that looks like it’s...
After weeks of catastrophic, sporadic blackouts across the state of Texas this February, many have cast blame upon traditional energy sources. We are told that “green” energy sources such as wind power are reliable, and that the true fault lies behind conservative energy policies in the state. However, other evidence suggests that so-called “green energy”...