10-U girls? teams win local and state softball titles<p><p>The 10-and-under softball team from Hillsboro (top photo) completed a perfect 11-0 record this summer, including a Cottonwood Valley League tournament championship. Pictured are: first row (from left), Jasee Hamm, Tylee Miller, Ashlynn Larabee, Mia Duerksen, Jenna Jo Friesen, Faith Cummings, Emily Casey, Jill Hein; second row, Reese Hefley, Allie Stuchlik, Landry […]

  Three Hillsboro businesses were recognized for their economic and civic contributions to the community during the June 9 Cham??ber of Com?merce luncheon at the Scout House. Supreme Floor Co., Dale?s Supermarket and Coopera?tive Grain & Supply each received a Merit Award from the Kansas Department of Com?merce as part of its ?Business Appreci?ation Month.? The businesses were nominated for […]

? Conversation possible after loss of hearing. Amanda Ewert types another email from her room at Parkside Homes. A few days away from her 95th birthday, Ewert continues daily conversations with family and friends via the Internet after losing her hearing some 20 years ago. Courtesy photo by Rachel Behrends Amanda Ewert hasn?t let the loss of hearing keep her […]

? Overall turnout was low across the county. Last week?s spring general city and school election saw some surprises with voters casting their ballots for change. According to Tina Spen?cer, Marion County election officer, some of the write-in candidates even prevailed over filed candidates. ?It will be interesting to see what direction these cities go with their new leadership,? she […]