The city will clear brush and leaves from Hillsdale residents’ homes throughout the month of April, according to the City of Hillsdale department of public services. Brush collection will begin Monday, April 4. City residents must place brush at their curbs before 7 a.m. on April 4 for the city to collect. “Brush is defined...
Local Nazarene church to host free breakfast, concert
The Hillsdale Community Nazarene Church will host a free breakfast and a performance by The Stronghold Quartet on Sunday, April 3. “It’ll definitely be a full house,” Pastor Mike Prince said. “It’ll be a nice community event.” Hillsdale Community Nazarene will host a free breakfast at 9:30 a.m., according to a church press release, and...
Chef Ezra Bertakis brings sushi experience to Hillsdale
Chef Ezra Bertakis is bringing years of culinary experience, a passion for quality sushi, and homegrown organic produce to Hillsdale. Originally from Hillsdale, Bertakis worked under Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in New York after training at the Florida Culinary Institute. After moving back to Michigan in 2011, Bertakis ran several restaurants in Detroit as executive...
State and local leaders respond to Russia, rising oil costs
The Biden administration should promote domestic oil production to lower gas prices, said Rep. Bill Huizenga, a Republican from Michigan. “When it comes to addressing the Russian energy sector, sanctions are only part of the equation,” Huizenga said. “The Biden Administration must also end its war on domestic energy production.” While many politicians like Huizenga...
City BPU to conduct spring hydrant flushing
The Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities will flush all fire hydrants in the city of Hillsdale from March 28-31. During the procedure, city residents will be able to use their water but may experience some discoloration. Although rare, some potential effects of hydrant flushing include cloudy tap water and decreased water pressure, according to a...




