Davis Middle School sports a new LED sign after maintenance staff finished installing it Oct. 30, causing an uproar on social media as it replaced the historic stone sign. Hillsdale public schools are switching out its build- ings’ signs with electronic ones that will display school and community events. In addition to Davis Middle School,...
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Humane Society laughs its tail off
The Greater Hillsdale Humane Society took comedy to the next level when it hosted its third annual “Laugh Your Tail Off” comedy show and silent auction fundraiser at Johnny T’s Bistro Saturday night, raising more than $8,000 for the society. “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the Comedy Club and silent auction. The...
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County clerk complies with SCOTUS ruling
Eight Hillsdale County same-sex couples have legally married since the United States Supreme Court overturned Michigan’s ban on gay marriage in June, according to Hillsdale County Clerk Marney Kast. Although Kast said she does not personally agree with the court’s decision, she emphasized that she will fulfill her duties as county clerk — which include...
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Protesters rally against Republican candidates
As Republican presidential candidates debated ways to improve America’s economic and immigration policies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday night, hundreds of protesters rallied outside against big business and demanded their civil rights. One group burned an American flag. “They don’t care about us at all. Black race, Hispanic race…” protester Corey Kirkwood said, who stood near...
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Profs promote public literacy
Professors shared books with young students Oct. 18 through 24 as part of the Hillsdale Community Library’s Teen Read Week activities. Four professors read at the invitation of Laura Negus, Children and Teen Service Librarian and wife of Visiting Professor of History Samuel Negus. Negus, Lecturer in History Miles Smith, Assistant Professor of English Kelly...