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Hillsdalians from Montana react to state climate change ruling
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Hillsdalians from Montana react to state climate change ruling

Lake Ellen Wilson in Glacier National Park. Courtesy | Sierra Dilworth Montanans in the college community have divided reactions to a recent court decision that says the state’s promotion of fossil fuels violates the Montana Constitution. Charles Steele, chairman of economics, business, and accounting, grew up in Montana before studying and then teaching at Montana...

Farmhouse Charm Shoppe offers handmade goods
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Farmhouse Charm Shoppe offers handmade goods

Larissa Hovis stands in the family business, surrounded by their merchandise. Courtesy | Larissa Hovis Farmhouse Charm Shoppe in downtown Hillsdale is a local family’s venture to share their creativity with the community. Brad and Larissa Hovis, and their oldest son, 17-year-old Hunter, recently started running the business out of their shop at 77 N....

Historical Society visits Dawn Theater for restoration tour
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Historical Society visits Dawn Theater for restoration tour

Jack Coker ’22 giving a tour, pointing to pictures of the Dawn. Olivia Hajicek | Collegian  Members of the Hillsdale County Historical Society visited the Dawn Theater on April 1 to review the results of restoration efforts.  Mary Wolfram, the chair of the theater’s governance board, said it was a major construction project.  “We had...

Girl sets world record for largest feet in age group
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Girl sets world record for largest feet in age group

Ruby Labuschewsky holding her award. Courtesy | Hanna Labuschewsky A fourth grader from Jonesville has set the world record for the largest foot for a seven-to-nine-year old girl. Her shoe size at the time she set the record was 10.5. Ruby Labuschewsky, who has since turned 10, received the recognition in January from the organization...

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Football players give back to the community

On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, Charger football players have morning workouts during the offseason. Every few weeks, some of the players spend their free Wednesday mentoring boys at a local elementary school. “Guys with Ties” is just one way Hillsdale’s football team is giving back to the community.  The program meets at Gier Elementary...