Business was slow on Mark den Hollander’s first day at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin. Starting on a quieter day was the only way to pick up the fast-paced, detail-oriented work of a place as skilled as Le Bernardin. Originally established in Paris and now also found in the heart of New York City, the...
Feeding of the 500: St. Anthony’s midnight ‘Greek Feast’
Parishioners gather outside of St. Anthony Catholic Church to sing Irish shanties and ballads. Courtesy|Rosemary Surdyke Parishioners and visitors alike packed the parish hall of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in the wee hours of Easter morning for the church’s annual Greek Feast. With more than 500 participants, this year’s Greek Feast was the...
Becoming the talk of the town
Jim Frank tried to retire, but it never worked. “I really wasn’t good for retirement,” he said. Frank, 82, retired for the first time in his 60s. After returning to work and retiring again, he now publishes the local magazine Frank Talk. In 2001, he and his wife Patricia Frank started the magazine, which is...
Setting out for Appalachia: students hit the trail
Students and staff hiked 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail over spring break. Courtesy | Josi Cuddeback For some, breakfast on the Appalachian Trail is just a spoonful of SPAM and a Snickers bar. During spring break, a group of eight students and three staff members hiked nearly 50 miles of the Appalachian trail in...
Local euchre league embraces a Michigan tradition
Two teams play euchre at American Legion Post 53. Courtesy | Olivia Hajicek The euchre league at Hillsdale’s American Post came together again on Thursday night after taking a week off due to the recent ice storm. The league meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at American Legion Post 53. Last week eight groups played...




