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Over six months after their initial proposal, Piefer’s Auction and Realty and Land Management is looking to close on fifteen acres of land just south of the Hillsboro city limits. Traill County EDC Executive Director, Jim Murphy, gives the update. In addition to the regional office and auction facility, the Pifer’s building would also function…
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Just two months after his vehicle collided with a train near Buxton, leaving him seriously injured, Central Valley senior, Jack Knudsvig, returned to Central Valley High School. Students, staff, and community members gathered Tuesday afternoon to welcome Jack back with a standing ovation. Jack shares his gratitude for being able to come back home. Jack…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. With the recent passing of the sales tax proposal, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue members continued their request to utilize the space south of the city’s armory for their new location. After passing the second reading implementing the sales tax to fund the new building, the commission…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday. In his report to the board, Superintendent Jon Dryburgh shared that he will be meeting with staff to go over his greater vision for the future of Hillsboro Public Schools. He shares with R & J News the foundations of that vision. As it relates…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. Mayor, Travis Soderberg, gave the final updates to the council on the demolition of the property at 317 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. All that remains of Buxton’s former hardware store is a shared wall with the Buxton Town and Country Senior Center.…
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The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Newly installed board member, Curtis Hong, participated in his first meeting. Hong says he’s hoping to continue a legacy of service and participation with the district. Hong was elected to the board after a September recall of former member, David Seyfried. In other items, Principal,…
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A beloved piece of Hillsboro History looks to be coming back to Railroad Park next year. The Hillsboro Visitors’ Committee met earlier this week and approved a grant of $2500 towards a new Burro statue in Railroad Park. Committee Chair, J.R. Strom, says it will be nice to see the Burro statue back in town.…
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During their regular meeting on Monday, the Hillsboro City Commission gave community members the opportunity to voice their concerns on the city’s growing stray dog dilemma. Auditor, Casey Eggermont, sums up where the city stands now on the issue. Among the many other action items during the meeting, the commission approved the purchase of software…
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Hillsboro High School’s one-act play cast and crew are preparing to give their fans some royal insight next week with their production of Queens. The play centers around King Henry VIII and his six wives. Director, Amanda Johnson, is impressed with how the students grasped the at-times intense subject matter. Olivia Mau, who plays Catherine…
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During Monday’s regular meeting, among the many agenda items, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed an ordinance for recreational vehicles. Auditor, Casey Eggermont, shares the specifics. The commission passed a first reading of that ordinance with a second reading scheduled for their next meeting. The Commission also revisited concerns from residents on dogs. Eggermont says residents…
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