The city of Hillsboro will be treated to fireworks at Goose River Golf Course back-to-back years on July 3rd. Jake Rust of Hillsboro Fire and Rescue speaks to the reasoning behind the date and why everyone should come enjoy the show. Rust says the show will be bigger than ever this year thanks to the…
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There’s a new leader in the Hillsboro Fire Department. At the beginning of the year Jake Rust was elected as the new fire chief of the Hillsboro Fire Department, and he’s looking forward to a big year for the department. Rust tells us more about his background with the fire department and moving into the…
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As we move closer and closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, the Hillsboro fire department is encouraging people to follow proper fire safety practices. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haffely share some reminders that you should always follow. With the cooling weather people are also reminded to not plug in…
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A 0.5% sales tax measure was on the ballot for residents in the Hillsboro city limits, and the measure passed with widespread support on Tuesday with 591 people voting in favor of the new tax, and just 185 voting against. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haffely say they are thankful for…
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A Hillsboro home is deemed a total loss after a fire, Friday. Late Friday afternoon, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, along with other emergency personnel, responded to the fire at 411 North Main Street. No one was injured, but Assistant Fire Chief, Jake Rust, says the home is a total loss. Rust says there is no…
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