With the campus closed and in-person classes suspended for the remainder of the semester, Hillsdale College officials are working on plans for commencement and when students may return to gather their things. Due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as state-specific travel restrictions, the college decided to continue online-only instruction, Hillsdale...
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The Weekly: Support local journalists for their public service
Ignorance is not always bliss. And although the incessant news reports about COVID-19 can be discouraging, it is better to have more information than none. Now more than ever, this is why, for all the problems presented by the mainstream media, journalists provide a vital service for us. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak began last...
‘It’s changed our entire operation’: County and city law enforcement agencies bracing for a loss of officers
With 43 confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths in Hillsdale County as of April 6, the Hillsdale City Police and Hillsdale County Sheriff Department are taking strict precautions with their officers and the public to slow the spread of the virus. Both departments risk losing the ability to police as effectively if one of their...
The Weekly: Continue the pursuit of wisdom in the face of adversity
For the first time in its history, Hillsdale College will have online-only classes for current students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new challenge and the new form of education gives students a chance to grow in their pursuit of wisdom and development of the soul. Now that learning is online, the setting of this...
Hillsdale County reports first COVID-19 case
Hillsdale County reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 23, as an adult male tested positive for the virus. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency announced the results Monday and said the man is self-isolating. Meanwhile, the agency is working to notify individuals who came in contact with the patient. The City of Hillsdale...




