Local structure a finalist for state's '8 Wonders'

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 30 April 2008 05:58

PeterPaulLoewenHouseP428000.jpg The Peter Paul Loewen House is one of 24 finalists in the ‘8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture’ contest sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. To vote online for the clay-bricks structure made by Mennonites immigrants in 1876, go to www.kansassampler.org, or pick up a paper ballot at the Hillsboro Museums Vistors Center and mail it in. The voting deadline is June 15. Don Ratzlaff / Free Press

The Peter Paul Loewen House, known in past years as the...

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Rain inundates Hillsboro, but county feels brunt of damage

Written by Jerry Engler Wednesday, 30 April 2008 05:52

AlmostOverwhelming.jpg Two areas of Hillsboro where drainage has been an issue in recent months demonstrated why last Wednesday when 5 inches or rain, with a period of hail, fell on the city. The top photo shows the water running off North Adams Street near the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. At right, a river flows off the West Winds development between the American Legion building and residences along Floral Drive near D Street. The left photo shows a piece of hail an inch in diameter that fell on...

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Tabor begins search for next AD

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 30 April 2008 05:45

Tabor College President Jules Glanzer has appointed a seven-member selection committee to conduct a national search for the college’s next athletics director.

The search committee, to be chaired by Karol Hunt, professor of physical education, is comprised of a cross-section of the Tabor constituency, including current faculty, administrative staff, coaches and former Bluejay athletes.

The committee will immediately begin reviewing applications. Glanzer will select the new athletic...

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City's TV exposure to increase on 12

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 30 April 2008 05:09

KWCH Channel 12 will air two bonus three-minute segments about Hillsboro this month.

The additional promotional segments, an addition to the $9,900 advertising package funded by local business and supporters, will feature Hills­boro’s Jim Elliott being interviewed by Amy Jo Wintz, a Channel 12 reporter.

According to the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, these segments will run during the local CBS Morning News at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, May 3, and Satur­day, May 31.

The package on KWCH...

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A push in the park

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 23 April 2008 04:36

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