It was a child’s chore that inspired Steve Wismar ’72— Steve the Painter — to begin painting. Wismar and his younger brother were painting some furniture in the yard for their mom. Eventually, she let Wismar’s younger brother go play. In response to Steve Wismar’s complaints, she said: “You’re the better painter.” Almost 60 years...
As a child, Jerome James (JJ) McMillian used to read the sports section of the paper every single day. Years later, he now works at Hillsdale College as the ball boy manager for football and basketball teams,and is and the Charger’s number one fan. “He’s just the joy in our lives and keeps us happy...
After six years of planning and preparing, co-owners Zack Bigelow, 37, and Joe Kesselring, 31, have announced groundbreaking for Ramshackle Brewing Company will begin in April, once the Small Business Administration loan has been processed. It will tentatively open around September. Located on 208 E Chicago St. in Jonesville, Ramshackle will be a family-friendly...
After 18 years at Hillsdale College, Bruce Ikawa — five-time “Jeopardy!” winner, travel aficionado, and professor of accounting — will retire in May, realizing he only had so many years left to explore, he said. “He’s just been a great colleague; it’s like the end of an era,” Professor of Accounting Michael Sweeney said. “I’ve...
Hillsdale’s women basketball ended the farewell GLIAC tour on a positive note: a triumphant senior night for the Chargers and an overall winning record. “I think the season went well. We won 40 percent more games than last season. We’re not satisfied with that, I think we still want more, to work towards those wins,”...