HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Entry to Midway Motors could pose traffic headache

Midway Motors’ plans for a new building at Hillsboro Business Park could create traffic problems at the intersection of Ash Street and U.S. 56. The company wants a driveway directly across from Alco on Ash Street. Engineer Bob Previtera said he had concerns about vehicles entering the drive after turning off U.S. 56.

Durham cafe rates high with cuisine researcher

When Roger Adams came to Kansas more than a decade ago, he was determined to find one unique food produced only in Kansas. In March, the Kansas State University librarian and food historian set out across the state to search for that one unique food. Instead, he found an amazing variety, including the cuisine at Main Street Café in Durham.

Atrazine less a peril, expert says

Atrazine, which the cities of Marion and Hillsboro are suing over, is of relatively little concern to local water quality, a K-State professor says. Philip Barnes will speak Thursday night in Marion. He says the cities have some of the best source water in the region.

Buller company artifacts are on display downtown

The building currently occupied by Quilts & QuiltRacks, looks like any other building on Hillsboro’s Main Street. But to Virgil Litke it holds many memories of working with his grandfather, J.W. Buller. Litke is sharing those memories with a window display at 130 N. Main St. as part of Hillsboro’s 125th anniversary.

Economic development laid strong foundation for Hillsboro's 125th

The City of Hillsboro will celebrate its 125th anniversary next week. Like other towns, its early history was of rapid economic development, free from the constraints of government regulation and taxes. Many immigrants settled in the area of present-day Hillsboro between 1873 and 1879. They were productive farmers, and surplus crops and livestock were hauled to railroad stations at Peabody, Marion, and Newton.

Storms flood roads, demolish buildings

A line of strong thunderstorms pelted Marion County with wind, heavy rain, and hail Monday night and Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service reported quarter to half-dollar size hail near Florence, tree and barn damage three miles southeast of Goessel, and winds measured at 60 mph five miles west of Marion.

Baker Furniture leaving after 112 years

Signs in day-glow orange and green and posters staked into the ground along the highway tell the tale. Baker Furniture is leaving Peabody after 112 years as a downtown anchor.

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Concerns raised about jail tax

Commissioners Dan Holub and Randy Dallke have concerns about financing for a new law enforcement center. Holub, Dallke and commissioner Bob Hein met with Marion County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Center Committee last week to discuss the committee’s plans.

Appraisal policies questioned

Appraiser Cindy Magill was reappointed to another four-year term Monday but it was not unanimous. Commissioner Randy Dallke, who represents Marion County’s third district, voted against reappointing her because he has concerns about appraisal of homes in the southern portion of the county.

Everyone should pay and know

When discussing ways to fund a new jail, the county jail committee discussed a tax just for homeowners because it believed it was unfair to tax business owner twice — at home and at the store. The problem is, many businesses are owned by people living outside the county. We commend Commissioners Dan Holub and Randy Dallke for responding to public comments and proposing fair taxation for everyone — including out-of-town business owners. It’s a good example of what happens when people talk about public issues.

Where were you?

Marion County and Florence can be proud after hosting Prelude to the Symphony this weekend. Downtown was clean and orderly. Volunteers were cheerful and eager to greet visitors as they arrived. Vendors with interesting items lined the street, eager to show their wares and demonstrations on wool spinning and being a mountain man. Historian Kevin Hiebert entertained the crowd, as did musicians and gunslingers.

The Ol' Coot: He keeps going and going . . .

It’s not unusual for Dick Pracht of Marion to pick up the phone and hear, “Are you the ol’ coot?” “Yes, I am,” he replies without hesitation.

Fishing tourney lands big ones

Fantastic weather Saturday helped the eighth annual Craig White Fishing Tournament to be the best ever, tournament organizers said. “We had 30 teams this year and they really hauled in the fish,” Todd Henderson said. He is a member of the Sons of the American Legion and White’s brother.

Area college students recognized

Several Marion County students have received honors from area colleges. Tabor College

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