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Meth arrests up; drug haunts town

Hard times push down-and-out toward drug; effect on community devastating

With unemployment high and hopes sinking ever lower, more Hillsdale County residents are turning to methamphetamine as an easy, cheap means of escape. Captain David Braxmaier, head of investigation for the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department, said the past year has seen an increase of meth labs in the county and people using the drug, especially since the beginning of 2010.… Post the First Comment

Cutting past the competition

Sophomore earns commission selling cutlery and other kitchenware door-to-door for CUTCO Corp.

by Cody Ewers in Focus

What is long, shiny and capable of severing most objects into pieces? The answer is the Homemaker's Kit from CUTCO Corporation, backed with the cutlery company's "Forever Guarantee." The deal ensures customers their knives will remain razor sharp for vegetables, fruits and the occasional finger for years.… Post the First Comment

ONE NATIONAL CHAMP, EIGHT ALL-AMERICANS

The Hillsdale Chargers represented at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, N.M. Stomps takes home the title

by Cody Ewers in Sports

With his first throw in the final round of the 35-pound weight throw competition at the NCAA Division II National Championship last weekend, Jason Stomps launched into Charger track and field history as Hillsdale College's first ever National Champion since the school joined the NCAA in 1998.… Post the First Comment

Mono drains students, makes studying hard

Seven students fight the disease this semester; professors acommodate struggling minds

by Sarah Leitner in News

Mononucleosis is the diagnosis weighing down seven students this year - a number Dean of Women Diane Philipp said is not unusual. But the college is proving very helpful to those who have the sickness. Students with mono cannot sing enough praises of the Hillsdale College faculty.… Post the First Comment