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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in a special session Wednesday. The board approved approximately $371,000 in budget cuts for the next school year, mostly revolving around staffing reductions. The largest cut was eliminating the elementary and high school strategist positions. That decision alone saves the district about $128,000. Other areas of staff reduction include…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reported some good news regarding additional revenue in the form of state funding, donations, and grants. Dryburgh informed the board that the district received over $225,000 in additional per-pupil funding and an additional $12,000 in state transportation funding. Drybrugh explains that this…
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About 100 people attended Thursday night’s Hillsboro Public School Board special meeting. The district, faced with around $500,000 in budget cuts for the next school year, has multiple options on the table. The board fielded public comments, questions, concerns, and ideas from over 20 students, staff, and community members. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh was pleased with…
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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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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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