Youth raise $721 for Christmas fund

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 06 November 2012 15:27

Scary Larry's Hollow House, an annual fundraising project organized by Marion youth, raised $721 for the Marion Community Christmas fund during the three hours it was open Oct. 26. “The weather was very cold, but we had a constant flow of people with standing room only at the main building at times,” said Cathy Martin, an adult adviser. Pictured are members of the project team: (from left) back row, Corina Crabb, Charlie Nordquest, Margo Yates from Marion Community Christmas, Larry Zieammermann (Scary Larry); middle row, Zane Westmoreland, Campbell Winter, Johnny Zieam­mer­mann; bottom row, Wade Monosmith and Miles Olson. In addition to these students, the project received assistance from local high school, middle school and...

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Weather draws large turnout for treats

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 06 November 2012 15:24

Lego Man made an appearance along Hillsboro’s Grand Avenue during Trick or Treat Main Street on Halloween last Wednesday. With near-perfect weather, the turnout was strong for candy and other goodies. For a photo slideshow of the event, go to hillsborofreepress.com under “Breaking News.”

Smiles abound as anticipation burns for tricks and treats

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 30 October 2012 14:47

Three little Jack o’?Lanterns are a sure sign that Halloween is upon us. For children in Marion County that means a fun night of trick-or-treating. In Hillsboro, Trick-or-Treat Main Street is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with many downtown merchants participating by handing out candy. In Marion, children are invited to Trick or Treat Main Street businesses from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and in Peabody, Trunk and Treat will also be a place where candy is distributed to children from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where to vote on Tuesday

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 30 October 2012 14:46

Polling sites for the Nov. 6 general election will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters will need to show proof of citizenship with a photo ID.

Below are the polling sites in Marion County, and the precincts assigned to them, as reported by Rhonda Toal, election clerk.

ELECTION POLLING SITES

• Burns Community Center, 301 N. Washington: Burns City, Milton Twp., Summit Twp.

• Emmanuel Baptist Church, 229 N. Walnut (Marion): Part of Centre South Twp., Center North Twp., Gale Twp., Grant North Twp., Grant South Twp., Marion North City

• Florence Masonic Center, 421 Main: Doyle Twp., part of Fairplay Twp., Florence City

• Goessel City Building, 101 S. Cedar: Part of East Branch Twp., Goessel City, Menno Twp., West...

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