Author: James Maertens

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Opportunities to Share the Holiday Spirit with Traill County Veterans this Season

If you’re looking for opportunities to give a little extra this holiday season, the Traill County Veterans Service Office invites you to think of the area veterans. Veterans Service Officer, La Lynda Blotsky, says there are many ways to show your appreciation. For more information on how you can extend your holiday giving to Traill…
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December 20, 2024 0

Central Valley School Board Close to Finalizing 2025-2026 Calendar

The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday.  Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, presented the rough drafts of the 2025-2026 calendar. Brandt gives some insight into why this year’s calendar was more difficult to put together than in previous years.  The district will receive additional feedback before making final approval in January. The board also…
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December 14, 2024 0

Buxton City Council Set to Revamp City Website in 2025

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The City is set to revamp its website in the coming year. Out of three bids, the council chose Texas-based, Municipal Impact, to update the website. The web address will remain unchanged. In other discussion items, Council Member Holly Aamold brought up concerns from residents…
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December 14, 2024 0

Major Cuts Coming for 2025-2026 at Hillsboro Public Schools

The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday.  In his report, Superintendent Jon Dryburgh informed the board that the district will need to trim nearly $500,000 from its budget before the 2025-2026 school year. Dryburgh listed over thirty possible areas that could be restructured or cut altogether. Some of the possible cuts include…
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December 12, 2024 0

Traill County Veterans Service Office to Honor Vets with Blue Christmas Program

The Traill County Veterans Service Office will hold their annual Blue Christmas remembrance service next week. The program will be Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm in the Traill County Courthouse Community Room. Veterans Service Officer, La Lynda Blotsky, shares the details of the program. Blotsky says it’s a great reminder on the importance of the…
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December 6, 2024 0

Hillsboro’s Community Christmas Concert Set for Sunday

An annual tradition of song continues this year in Hillsboro. Our Saviors Lutheran Church hosts the annual Community Christmas Concert, Sunday at 7pm. Director, Linda Hawn, shares this year’s theme and the show’s list of performers. Again, this year’s concert will be Sunday at 7pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. There is no…
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December 6, 2024 0

Hillsboro Business Association Hosts Winter Wonderland Friday and Saturday

Holiday merriment in Hillsboro abounds tomorrow and Saturday for the Hillsboro Business Association’s annual Winter Wonderland event. HBA President, Terra Provost, shares some of the highlights of the event. All of this year’s activities are free of charge. R & J Broadcasting will be at one of the stops on the cookie crawl. Be sure…
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December 5, 2024 0

Traill County Sheriff Suggests County-Wide Summit on Stray Dogs

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday.  Traill County Sheriff, Steve Hunt, addressed the commission on the ongoing stray dog conversation. Hunt suggested a county-wide summit of representatives from each city to create solutions and discuss how to unify other ordinance discrepancies. Hunt also informed the commission that his staff continues to reach…
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December 3, 2024 0

Cruizin Cafe Unites with Goose River Brewing, Bolstering Hillsboro’s Restaurant Scene

On the heels of Subway’s closure in Hillsboro last Friday, the community’s restaurant scene continues to evolve rapidly. Mike Deck of the Cruizin Cafe and Terry Sando of Goose River Brewing announced Monday night at the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation meeting that they will be joining forces before the end of the year. Deck will…
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November 26, 2024 0

Pifer’s Building Near Hillsboro Back on Track

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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November 21, 2024 0