Distracted driving, particularly among teens, has caught the attention of Michigan legislators, who are considering a cellphone-restricting bill that may soon become law. The Michigan State House of Representatives is seeking to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving by banning hand-held cellphone use for all drivers under the age of 18. Passed Dec. 11, 2019,...
We often complain of the tumult of youth: life is uncertain, and we are unwise. We struggle on our quest to become our best selves, and too often, we fail. But being old can be tragic. The elderly lose their friends and siblings, their health, their capability, and their independence. The world they knew fades....
The media has failed to report the dangers of marijuana use accurately, according to author and former New York Times writer Alex Berenson. Berenson spoke on Jan. 30 in Hillsdale College’s Plaster Auditorium. Berenson’s 2019 book, “Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence,” has drawn attention from opponents and supporters alike....
On Jan. 21, former executives of Brazilian mining company Vale SA and German certification firm TUV SUD were charged with homicide and environmental crimes for misconduct that led to the catastrophic collapse of a dam above one of its mines. The charges are justly severe, but they will not absolve Vale from its duty to...
Ruth Brown announced Jan. 16 that she will seek a fifth term on the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners, representing the 1st District. Using the campaign slogan “Retain Ruth for Results,” she said she is proud of what she has accomplished for her constituents and hopes to continue serving them with dedication. Brown said she...