With an average GPA of 3.47, higher than Hillsdale College’s overall average, the 2013-14 Charger softball team earned the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Academic Team Award. Despite Hillsdale’s academic rigor, the team’s GPA ranked 14th highest amongst all NCAA Division II teams. “This award shows that being average or mediocre isn’t good enough,” senior softball...
Author: Macaela Bennett (Macaela Bennet)
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Afternoon at the Donut Hut
Huddling beneath umbrellas and pulling hoodies tighter over their heads, hundreds thwarted drizzling rain and chilly temperatures Sunday afternoon to buy one of Hillsdale County Fair’s most popular treats: Donut Hut donuts. Inside the hut, 10 volunteers swiftly mix, fry, frost, and package donuts, attempting to keep up with the demand. “Walt has a way...
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County Fair brings ‘county flavor’
The “World’s Most Popular Fair,” and Michigan’s 11th oldest, opens for its 164th time for a week of tractor pulls, homemade donuts, and country music performances from chart topper Randy Houser and The Voice’s Danielle Bradbury at 1 p.m. Sunday. “Hillsdale County looks like it shuts down for the fair,” said Hillsdale County Fair Manager...
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Broad Street opens Underground, announces plans for deck space
Dueling pianos, jazz nights, beer and wine clubs, and ethnic selections comprise a few of the changes students will see at Broad Street Downtown Market and Tavern since spring. “Our theme is that we always have something happening,” Broad Street Director of Marketing Maree Socha said. Its new Downtown Underground — a bar, lounge, and...
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Medicaid expansion aids residents
More than 2,500 Hillsdale County residents will receive healthcare coverage under the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program. “According to projections released by Michigan League for Public Policy, we expect that 2,707 of the county’s uninsured population will be eligible for health insurance through Medicaid expansion,” said Theresa Christner, Health Promotion and Education Director...