Senior Alydia Ullman, Paul Trainor ’23, Gillian Ruch ’24, and owner John Spiteri. Courtesy | Alydia Ullman When John Spiteri and his wife, Robin, opened Checker Records in 1987, it could never have won a food award. They sold records and CDs, not coffee and sweets. But the Hillsdale landmark earned a shoutout from Michigan...
The “English Drizzle,” Ramshackle’s only gluten-removed beer. Anna Broussard | Collegian Ramshackle Brewing Company, located in downtown Jonesville, hosts an open mic night every Wednesday at 6 p.m. — and locals and musicians are encouraged to leave their mark on the walls of the brewery. “We opened up Wednesday to break up the week a...
Rows of crosses honor fallen soldiers from Hillsdale County. Tayte Christensen | Collegian The sound of taps rang out as Hillsdale American Legion Post 53 held a rifle salute at a Veterans Day ceremony in front of the Hillsdale County Courthouse Nov. 11. “We not only honor the Armistice, but the men and women who...
Jennifer Wortz was elected to the Michigan House. Courtesy | Facebook Michigan Republicans gained at least a 58-52 majority Republican Jennifer Wortz won election to the Michigan State House as the representative for the 35th District, defeating Democrat Don Hicks Tuesday night. “The people have spoken, and we the people want leadership that preserves our...
Adam Stockford has been Hillsdale’s mayor. Courtesy | Facebook Mayor Adam Stockford will resign Jan. 1 after he announced at Monday’s city council meeting that he will no longer reside within city limits next year. The mayor’s term is set to expire in 2026, but Stockford said he and his wife closed on a house...