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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. The Board formally approved the resignation of current Superintendent, Paula Suda, following the completion of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also approved next steps in the process of hiring the district’s next superintendent, including setting an application deadline for January 31st. The Board…
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If the decorations around Hillsboro haven’t put you in the holiday spirit yet, several events this weekend should do the trick. The Hillsboro Business Association is hosting their Winter Wonderland event tomorrow and Saturday. The events kick off tomorrow night with the Light Parade at 5:30. HBA President J R Strom says the route will…
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Just in time for the holiday season, Hillsboro Public Schools is bringing back a pre-COVID tradition: holding a fall food drive. Third Grade Teacher, and food drive spokesperson, Kael Elliot tells R & J News the drive started off slow but she’s hoping the kids will be more eager to participate after an assembly today. …
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Due to adverse weather conditions across the state of North Dakota late this week, the NDHSAA has announced a change in the schedule for the 2023 State Cross Country meets. The meets will now both be held on Saturday, October 28th with the following schedule: Noon-Class B Girls 12:45pm- Class B Boys 4pm-Class A Girls…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Mayor Travis Soderberg updated the council on the recent blockages at the two rail crossings in city limits. Soderberg informed the council that there have been no blockages reported since the last council meeting in September. Soderberg also mentioned that the issues seem to have been…
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Local vendors, musical talent, and plenty of fun will fill the streets of downtown Hillsboro tonight as the inaugural Between Two Cities Market concludes for the season. Paul and Terra Provost, the market founders, tell R & J news they have received positive feedback from all of their vendors throughout the season. Paul says the…
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Hillsboro- The Hillsboro City Commission met in a special session Tuesday night, selecting Casey Eggermont as the City’s next auditor. Eggermont, currently the auditor for the City of Harwood and a Galesburg resident, was one of five finalists after an initial field of over a dozen applicants. Eggermont, who plans to accept the position, takes…
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No injuries were reported Friday night after a garage fire southeast of Hillsboro. According to a press release from the Traill County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:30 pm, the Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a garage on fire at 296 159th Ave. SE in rural Hillsboro. When the firefighters first arrived, they observed…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday night. Mayor Travis Soderberg updated the council on a growing concern regarding railroad crossing blockages on both crossings in city limits. Soderberg comments on one particular instance. Soderberg reminds anyone encountering blockages on the crossings to call the one eight-hundred number on the blue signs at…
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An annual Hillsboro event once again seeks to bring the community together for fun and fellowship. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is hosting their rally Sunday and community block party tomorrow. Pastor Joe Johnson highlights the schedule. Johnson reiterates that all are welcome. Visit the church’s Facebook page for more information. You can also hear the full…
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