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Hillsboro aims to resurface part of Ash St.

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 10 March 2009 13:27

The city of Hillsboro will apply for federal stimulus funding for a street project that it otherwise could not afford.

The Hillsboro City Council, at its March 3 meeting, authorized City Administrator Larry Paine to apply for federal help to resurface a portion of Ash Street, likely from Grand Avenue north to at least Orchard Street.

The project was selected because the engineering work has already been completed, making it a “shovel-ready” job the Obama administration has been...

Florence officials look beyond loss of MCSEC

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Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 10 March 2009 13:26

City officials in Florence are trying to look at positive solutions to losing their facility contract with Marion County Special Education Cooperative starting next fall.

“Our initial reaction (to the cooperative leaving) was one of disappointment,” said Florence Mayor Greg Winn.

The major hit wasn’t so much the number of people employed at the cooperative, he said, but more that it occupied three buildings and MCSEC represented all five school districts in the county—Marion...

Hillsboro, Marion to join exodus from activities league

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 10 March 2009 13:25

The ripple of realignment that started among schools in western Kansas has created a tsunami that will cause the demise of the current Mid-Central Activities Association after the next school year.

Marion, which joined the MCAA five years ago along with Hoisington, has already been accepted into the Heart of America league starting in 2010-11.

Meanwhile, Hillsboro and six other schools indicated their intention last week to withdraw from the MCAA to form a new league for...

Stadium work is under way

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 03 March 2009 13:28

StadiumProjectFootings92.jpg With the footings poured, workers Monday continued to develop the basic concrete work for the dressing room and office facility at the new football and track-and-field stadium project on the campus of Tabor College. Work began last week on the $5 million project that is being funded as a partnership between the college and USD 410. The dressing room itself is being funded separately by the college apart from the rest of the shared facility. The goal is to complete the entire project in time...

Lending issues delay start of hospital construction

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 03 March 2009 13:27

Construction of the new Hillsboro Community Hospital has been delayed, according to Michael Ryan, chief executive offcer.

Ryan met with officials from HMC/CAH Consolidated last week. Although the news was disappointing, Gary Clifton with HMC/CAH, restated their strong commitment to HCH and to Hillsboro.

“Although the nation’s economy is down, HMC/CAH Consolidated maintains its position with Hillsboro,” Clifton said. “HMC continues to work diligently to find a reliable source of...