Man arrested for crimes on Internet

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 28 August 2012 13:05

A 30-year-old Hillsboro man was indicted in U.S. District Court in Orlando, Fla., on two felony counts of criminal activity involving the Internet by sending obscene material and influencing a minor to engage in sexual activity.

Nicholas Knittig was arrested at 7 a.m. Aug. 22 at his place of employment by the Marion County sheriff’s office, Hillsboro Police Department and FBI agents, according to Sheriff Robert Craft.

A search warrant was carried out at his residence at 302 N. Washington, he said.

In the federal indictment filed almost two weeks prior to Knittig’s arrest, Jim Cross with the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Kansas District said Knittig was sent back to Florida.

The indictment stated Knittig is alleged to have...

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Salem marks resident’s 101st birthday

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 07 August 2012 16:17

Goldie Dodson share some thoughts at her 101st birthday party at Salem Home. For one local centenarian, the secret to a long life is taking care of the body and eating healthy.

Goldie Dodson, the oldest resident at Salem Home, celebrated her 101st birthday Wed­nesday with a party in her honor.

“I have never really had a birthday party,” a surprised Dodson told Josh Friesen, Salem Home’s assistant to the life enhancement director.

Friesen said Dodson told him she preferred organizing birthday parties for her family than have one herself.

She was also served her favorite birthday dessert: white cake with white frosting.

When Dodson noticed two candles sitting atop the cake, Friesen said she asked him what they represented.

“The first candle symbolizes 100 years,” he said, “and the second candle...

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Marion police respond to multiple youth-crime calls

Written by Patty Decker Tuesday, 07 August 2012 16:13

Marion police were called to different locations in a matter of hours early Sunday morning.

The first incident at about 2 a.m. involved three teenagers from McPherson who were burglarizing vehicles and trespassing in the 100 and 200 blocks of Elm Street.

According to Police Chief Tyler Mermis, one of the three teenagers was caught by an Officer Bryce Suffield, but the other two escaped on foot.

The investigation is continuing, but the names are being withheld because the suspects are juveniles, he said.

In the second incident, a break-in was discovered at the Ampride Store, 1225 E. Main St. at about 5:20 a.m.

Mermis said he got a call from Assistant Chief Clinton Jeffrey about the burglary and how one or more perpetrators gained...

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Party celebrates retirement

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 17 July 2012 14:42

Karen Mick, proprietor of Karen’s Hair Designs, recently celebrated her retirement with family, friends and clients after nearly 40 years working in her Lincolnville shop. More than 70 people attended the party held in her honor in the yard outside her shop. Here Mick is surrounded by, left, sister Lori Clawson of Ellinwood, mother Irmagene Goodman of Herington, Mick of Minneapolis and sister Debbie Gillett of Marion County Lake. Mick said she plans to travel with husband Steve, a pipefitting foreman, wherever his work takes him. She also intends to do volunteer work cutting hair for several nonprofit groups in Salina.