Though Hillsdale’s theater may seem a little tucked away and under-hyped compared to some of the town’s other haunts, one could describe it as a leather bottle full of gold. With a variety of concession options, half-price tickets on Tuesdays, and reclining chairs, the theater offers fun experiences for the Hillsdale community and student body...
When WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale first aired, Dolly Parton’s national anthem opened the inaugural broadcast. Vince Benedetto, the president and CEO of Bold Gold Broadcast and Media Foundation, chose this opening. Benedetto helped to launch Hillsdale College’s radio station in 2015. He envisioned using the station for education and community engagement, hoping to develop...
Patricia Ransford has lived in the same white wooden house on Union Street for 47 years. Inside, it has all the color and tidy charm of a dollhouse. Hymns float through the sunlit rooms and a candle burns in her kitchen. Her walls are lined with bookshelves; Ransford loves historical fiction most. “Every room...
After 22 seasons as the head football coach for Hillsdale College, Keith Otterbein announced his retirement Nov. 15. Offensive coordinator Nate Shreffler will fill his position. Otterbein led the Chargers to three NCAA Division II playoff appearances, three GLIAC division championships, and one G-MAC regular season championship, which was when the 2018 Chargers went undefeated...
Luke Robson ’17 dreams of bringing a renaissance to Hillsdale, and he’s scoping out properties in the city in pursuit of his vision. Robson’s company, Hillsdale Renaissance LLC already, owns several properties downtown including the Courthouse Annex and Stock’s Mill, and is working to restore Hillsdale’s historic charm and industry. “My plan is not to...