HEADLINES

  • American Legion district commander is Hillsboro veteran

    Randy Frank was elected commander of Kansas American Legion Fourth District on Friday in Emporia, a step the 14-year Army field artillery veteran said was in keeping with the spirit of his unit. “Our motto was ‘answering the call,’ and that’s my motto for the next two years,” Frank said. “I believe it’s my turn to stand up and do what I can to help progress what we have for our Legionnaires.”

  • Businesses snub county invitation for economic committee

    Getting an economic development committee together has not proven to be easy, county commissioners learned Monday. County clerk Tina Spencer told commissioners Monday that they had not been receiving much interest.

  • Powers gets his days in court, and then some

    When Council Grove attorney Michael Powers went looking for a new professional challenge in 1991, an opening for district judge in Marion County appeared to offer what he wanted. “I had a young family and I thought Marion County was going to be a really good place to raise them,” Powers said. “I thought it was something I might be good at and I wanted to try. If I got it, I would be able to remain in a similar community to Council Grove.”

  • 29 years later, justice is served

    Time and technology finally caught up with a Georgia man who called district court to pay up on a speeding ticket he received in 1987. Rodney L. Lee was 22 years old when he was pulled over for doing 77 in a 55-mph zone two miles north of Durham. Lee listed his address as 49th Ordnance Co., Fort Riley, and provided a Georgia drivers license.

  • Suspected counterfeiter no stranger to courts

    A Peabody man suspected of being the maker of bogus $5 and $10 bills found circulating in the county is in Marion County Jail. Richard Todd Litton, 30, Peabody, was arrested Friday on suspicion of burglary, counterfeiting, theft by deception, and nine counts of theft.

  • $575 for pizza and beer?

    An unknown burglar apparently with an overwhelming craving for beer and pizza recently went to extremes to satisfy a destructive desire. The perpetrator damaged screens and glass on three windows and kicked in a backdoor at 704 N. Cedar St. doing an estimated $550 damage to gain access to $5 of pizza and 22 cans of Keystone Light, valued at $20.

  • Advance Lodge No. 114 presents awards at banquet

    Advance Lodge No. 114 held its annual Past Masters’ banquet Thursday at Florentine Masonic Center in Florence. Master Kelly Shaft welcomed members and guests. He also welcomed and introduced Lyn E. Beyer, Grand Master of Kansas Freemasons.

  • Hillsboro family part of Camp Wood legacy

    The 100-year history of Camp Wood YMCA at Elmdale undoubtedly contains countless tales of summer camp romance, but perhaps none more endearing than that of the late Roger and Marie Morse of Marion. Marie, of McPherson, was a camper there in 1932. She etched her name and address on a bunk, and Roger later found it and wrote her.

DEATHS

  • Ferne Hiebert

    Ferne Hiebert, 87, died April 19 at Pine Village in Moundridge. A funeral service was Friday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Interment followed at Hillsboro M.B. Cemetery.

  • Brayden Axelrad

    Brayden C. Axelrad, infant son of Jason C. and Jennifer A. (Stimson) Axelrad of Tampa, died April 20 at Herington Municipal Hospital. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church in Tampa. Burial will follow at Tampa Community Cemetery.

  • IN MEMORIAM:

    Clara Jennings

DOCKET

AUTO

  • Wait until the Tooth Fairy gets a load of "Chewbaru"

    Original or well-restored vintage vehicles make most people look twice. An art car almost assuredly makes them look thrice and then again. An art car belongs to an unusual genre of vehicles — any vehicle can be used as the base. It is the addition of the artist’s personal theme that makes the car stand out.

  • Amstutz earns top certification

    A Hillsboro Ford technician recently earned top recognition from Ford Motor Company for his knowledge and work. Nathan Amstutz, who has worked for Hillsboro Ford five years, was awarded a Ford Senior Master Technician Certification after completing 75 online classes, 17 classroom courses, technology updates, and five years of experience as a Ford service technician.

  • Waxing vehicles helps restore their original shine

    For some car lovers, there is nothing like a good-looking shiny ride, but with use, luster can dull and colors fade. Enter car wax — a time-honored treatment to restore a vehicle’s original shine.

  • K-15 receiving utility work in Marion County

    Utility work began Monday on K-15 3.5 miles north of Durham. The work is focused on the east side of the highway and requires traffic to be reduced to one lane.

OPINION

  • Caught in the act

    Tuesday morning I caught a Marion man right in the act. It was a random act of kindness.

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PEOPLE

SCHOOL

  • Spring Oratorio concert to be May 8

    Tabor College’s Spring Oratorio concert will be 7 p.m. May 8 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. The spring event features a selection of works by Antonio Vivaldi and will showcase student, faculty, and community performers.

  • 16 Trojans qualify for state speech and drama

    Sixteen Hillsboro High School students recently qualified to compete against almost 300 other performers from 36 schools at 2A State Speech and Drama tournament Saturday at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita. Forensics coach Terry Bebermeyer said he is pleased with the team’s performance so far this year.

  • Child screenings in Hillsboro

    Children ages 5 and younger can receive free developmental screenings May 9 in Hillsboro. Appointments, which are required, will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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SPORTS

  • Trojans track does well at Halstead

    The annual Conrad Nightengale track meet at Halstead traditionally has been a good midseason gauge of how teams and athletes are shaping up, and after Friday’s edition Hillsboro coach Dennis Boldt felt good about his team’s performance. “I was extremely proud of our track and field team,” he said. “We had some excellent performances, many personal bests, and placed well in many events.”

  • Trojans place at tennis tournament

    Hillsboro High School placed in the top five in No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles Thursday at a “C” tournament in Hesston. Jacob Isaac and Dakota Klein went 2-1, splitting two matches in pool play and winning the No. 1 doubles third place match 6-1. Dylan Wiens went 1-2 to take fifth in No. 2 singles.

  • Bluebirds score individual championships at Norwich meet

    Goessel track got strong individual performances from both teams Friday at Norwich. Brittney Hiebert claimed first place in two events, running the 400-meters in 61.50 seconds and the 800-meter race in 2:33.80.

  • Goessel golfers finish fourth

    The Goessel golf team played at Fox Ridge in Newton on Friday, with Remington as tournament host. Rhett Makovec led the team with a score of 98, followed closely by Braden Roby, 103, and Luke Unruh, 105. The team finished fourth out of seven schools.

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