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Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroDriving high can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving is the message the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition want to share during the “If You Feel Different You Drive Different” safety campaign. Hillsboro Police Chief Jessey Hiebert agrees. “Most of the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases worked within Hillsboro are drug-related. I think with the increased social acceptance, and in some st…See the Story
Stay sober behind the wheel on 4/20
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroThe Marion City Library will be having a Lunch n’ Learn program with Melanie (Kraus) Dunn from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The cost is $5.00 for lunch. Reservations need to be made by April 19. Dunn will present her program providing valuable advice on how to improve digestive health and well-being. Dunn was a native of Marion and now works as a nurse practitioner at Comanche County Hospital and Clinic in Coldwater. To make a reservation, …See the Story
MCL offers Lunch n' Learn program
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroThe Hillsboro High School Choir and Band performed at the Regional Solo/Ensemble Festival held at Tabor College on Saturday, April 13. The results were: II ratings – Choir: Mixed Ensemble, vocal soloists Maylee Hardey, Nora Hein, Jaylin Latham, Maria Pohlmann, Lindsey Richert Band – Woodwind Ensemble, Maria Pohlmann – flute solo, Jace Forkner – saxophone, Jaylin Latham – trumpet I ratings (moving on to state) – Choir: SNC, SNC Women, SNC Men, Wo…See the Story
HHS performed at Regional Festival on April 13
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroThe Goessel school board met on April 8 and heard from junior high/high school principal Scott Boden that Bluebird Backers had provided snacks for students during state assessment testing time. Boden expressed appreciation to the Bluebird Backers and to Susan Nafziger for organizing the snacks. Elementary principal/superintendent Mark Crawford told the board about a $1,500 grant from the Goessel Community Foundation for the early childhood event…See the Story
Goessel School Board thanks Bluebird Backers and Community Foundation
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroEMS Director Chuck Kenney (in front) grills hot dogs for guests at the Marion County EMS Station 2 Open House on Saturday, April 13. Kenney and his staff grilled 500 hot dogs. The Marion County EMS Station 2 held an Open House on Saturday, April 13 to welcome the public in to view the new facility and enjoy lunch, a bounce house and games. Marion County EMS Director Chuck Kenney visits with his brother Daniel Kenney while supervising kids on…See the Story
Marion County EMS holds open house
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroHett Construction works on the corner of Ash and Grand in Hillsboro. The section will be closed for about two weeks while the project is completed. Residents in Hillsboro will have to find an alternate route down Ash while Hett Construction does repairs on a small section of road on Ash between Grand and 1st Street. Grand will remain open and access to 2S Outdoor Power will be available. “Traffic should use Main Street as the detour around this …See the Story
Construction on Ash in Hillsboro to take about two weeks
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroA new cell phone policy for the high school was the main topic of conversation at the USD 410 board meeting on Monday, April 8. Hillsboro Middle High School Principal Tyler Weinbrenner presented the new policy that will have students turn in cell phones when entering classrooms. The principal stated that a few teachers currently have students do this, but he would like to see it consistent across the board. He said middle schoolers keep their ph…See the Story
USD 410 plans new cell phone policy
Hillsboro, Kansas · HillsboroHillsboro High School senior Annaliese Jorgenson (center holding check wearing white and black) was recently surprised and presented with a 2024 Rudd Foundation Scholarship which covers all expenses including tuition, room and board, books, supplies and other costs at Wichita State University. Annaliese Jorgenson thought she was having an ordinary school day on a recent day at the end of March when she was in choir and received a huge surprise. …See the Story
