Author: James Maertens

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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

Knudsvig Returns to Central Valley

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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November 20, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro Moving Forward with Land Usage for New Fire and Rescue Hall

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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November 19, 2024 0

Dryburgh Shares Greater Vision for Hillsboro Schools

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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November 15, 2024 0

Demo of Buxton’s Former Hardware Store Complete

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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November 14, 2024 0

Hong Settling Into New Role on Central Valley School Board

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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November 14, 2024 0