Hillsboro News

Hillsboro High School's FFA Chapter hosted 19 high schools for either the Earl Weineigner FFAInvitational or the South Central District judging Monday at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

What is the purpose of Marion County Economic Development Council? What are the goals? When these questions were asked at the council's monthly meeting Nov.

The Hillsboro High School FFA chapter hosted the district FFA contest on Monday at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Traci Michelle Long and Kyle Ross Jilka were married July 25 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, with Father Galen Long and the Rev.

Hillsboro postmaster Becky Larsen assists Jenny Gaskell with postal business. Larsen recently became postmaster after serving for several months as officer-in-charge. After serving as officer-in-charge at the Hillsboro Post Office for several months, Becky Larsen has been appointed as the postmaster.

Two Hillsboro High School volleyball players made MCAA first team. Senior hitter Dakota Kaufman was a unanimous selection and senior setter Candace Weinbrenner earned first-team honors.

Return to Hillsboro Star-Journal Peabody Police Report Nov. 10: Officers took a report of criminal trespass at Food Mart.

Sisters Lydia and Cora Kimble of Buhler were among the visitors Saturday for the third annual Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Craft Bazaar at First Mennonite Church.

The Hillsboro Recreation Commission will be sponsoring open gym from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov.

Keli Wray and Kaylah of Hesston were honored guests at a layette shower Nov. 7 at the Durham Baptist Church fellowship hall.

New Hillsboro Postmaster Becky Larsen got her start with the Postal Service as a mail carrier in 1993 in Newton, and she said the job isn't as easy as many people think.

Hillsboro chiropractor Kodi Panzer wanted to do something for military personnel.

Tessa Lane Bauer and Derek Allen Mayfield were married July 11 at Celebration Community Church in Hays with Kyle Ermoian officiating.

The public is invited to attend the community-wide Thanks giving service and fall festival concert, 'With Praise and Thanksgiving,' beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

Marion County's annual Toy Run on Saturday saw 166 motorcyclists, six classic cars and even a bi-plane through and over the streets of Marion and Hillsboro to collect toys and money for children in need during the Christmas season.

The city of Hillsboro and a local homeowners association may be heading toward a legal confrontation regarding the authority of the association to amend its declaration of covenants and restrictions.

Some random thoughts brought on by the change of seasons: fall to winter; football and volleyball to basketball and wrestling; 'Deadliest Catch' to 'Ice Road Truckers.' I've noticed that if the weatherman is going to be right about the weekly forecast, it will be for rain on the day I really need it to be dry.

I realize that probably every Hills boro High School student has, at some point, thought this exact thing: 'I just want to get out of this place.' I have definitely been included in that group.

It's that time of year again. The football regular season is over, but basketball practice hasn't started.

There is a network of agencies in Marion County helping people who have lost their jobs.