Author: James Maertens

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CITY OF BUXTON OFFICIALLY CONDEMNS FORMER HARDWARE STORE

2-15-24 The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The council officially condemned the property at 307 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. The council has had formal discussions with the owner of the former hardware store since last September. Riedhammer Masonry did submit a bid for the removal and sale of…
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February 15, 2024 0

Dryburgh Shares Vision for Future of Hillsboro Public Schools

At a special Hillsboro Public School Board meeting Tuesday, current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh, was officially confirmed as the district’s next superintendent. Dryburgh, who has served as the elementary principal the last eleven years, wasn’t initially interested in being a superintendent. Dryburgh shares some of his initial vision for the district. Dryburgh will assume…
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February 14, 2024 0

Hillsboro Community Dives Deeper Into Pool Discussion

Around 70 members of the Hillsboro community gathered in the Hillsboro Elementary cafeteria last night to dive deeper into discussion on a new public pool complex. Hillsboro Pool Committee members Paul Geray and Amber Podoll led an interactive presentation aimed at gathering more information for future planning.   Podoll was very pleased with the turnout and…
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February 13, 2024 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Select Dryburgh As Next Superintendent

The Hillsboro Public School Board has announced their selection for the district’s next superintendent. After lively discussion following the final interview, the board selected current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh. The board came to the decision Wednesday night after the conclusion of the interview with Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch. Following…
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February 8, 2024 0

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Looking Towards Future Expansion

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening.  The Hillsboro Fire Department presented preliminary expansion plans for a new fire and rescue building. The proposed location for the building would be south of the city armory. The building could serve as a facility for the department, as well as local ambulance services and…
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February 6, 2024 0

Get to Know Traill County’s Newest Veterans Service Officer

Traill County’s newest Veterans Service Officer has settled into her new role. La Lynda Blotsky was hired late last year after the resignation of the former VSO, Sheri Pearlstein. Blotsky says her family history serves as motivation for the position.  Blotsky says she’s hoping to help veterans seek even the most basic, but often overlooked,…
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February 5, 2024 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Begin Superintendent Finalist Interviews Today

Interviews for the next superintendent of Hillsboro Public Schools begin today. The three finalists are: Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh; Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch; and Park River Area High School Principal, Frank Justin.  Today’s interview is with Frank Justin. The interview is open to the public, beginning at 3pm in…
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February 5, 2024 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Announce Superintendent Finalists

The Hillsboro Public School Board has announced three finalists in the search for the district’s next superintendent.  The three finalists are: Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh; Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch; and Park River Area High School Principal, Frank Justin. School Board President, Tim Kozojed, says it was a difficult decision…
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February 1, 2024 0

Get to Know Traill County’s First Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

There’s a brand new face in the Traill County Courthouse. The County’s first ever Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Deb Cieplak, came on board in the first week of 2024. Cieplak has settled into the heart of America after a life spent working from coast to coast.  Cieplak describes this new position. Cieplak says that both…
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January 25, 2024 0

Hillsboro Knights of Columbus Continue Successful 2024 With Pancake Breakfast

Over 100 people enjoyed pancakes and sausage at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Sunday. St. Rose’s Knights of Columbus council hosted the extra breakfast to raise funds for the youth group’s summer retreat. Gross proceeds amounted to approximately $2,200.  The council is off to a great start in 2024, not just with…
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January 22, 2024 0