During the 163rd annual Hillsdale County Fair, winners of top awards included Hillsdale Academy students Rachel Doty in Creative Writing/Poetry and Decoupage; Katherine Knecht in Pastel, Watercolor, Pottery, and Sculpture; Lydia Knecht in Watercolor, Pencil Drawings, and Charcoal; and Megan Wilcox in swine showmanship. Seventh-grade academy teacher Brent Falke and his wife also took top...
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Florida Georgia Line performs ’round here
Florida Georgia Line rocked thousands at a sold-out concert at the Hillsdale County Fair Wednesday. For Kelly Stewart, it was worth an all-nighter waiting in line so she could get tickets. “I waited 16 hours and 61 days for Florida Georgia Line,” Kelly Stewart said, bouncing in and out of her seat. Her daughter made...
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Sparks fly in college, BPU energy tussle
Hillsdale College is paying more for electricity than it was six months ago. Just how much is a point of contention between the Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities and the city’s largest consumer of power, the college. Back in March, the BPU made some changes to its electricity rates. Because of those changes, college administrators...
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Jonesville acquires RR tracks, plans trail
The Village of Jonesville has acquired abandoned railroad lines from the Michigan Department of Transportation in hopes of creating a scenic rail trail for its citizens. Tim McLean, Jonesville’s Assistant to the Village Manager said that the intent of the rail trail is to, “increase walkability in the community.” The process of planning a rail...
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Beloved Simpson house mother retires after 10 years
Many students at Hillsdale College remember Sue Wismar. It’s hard to forget her. She was one of the most beloved of house moms, and she left her mark on the Simpson dorm. Wismar’s reign began when she arrived 10 years ago. “When he showed me the dorm and told me how many boys were in...