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  • Blanket coverage

    As the front-porch figurine demonstrates in the photo above, Hillsboro and Marion County got a “bowlful” of snow from Thursday night through Friday night last week. Reports of 7 inches were common. The thick blanket of winter white caused the cancellation of Hillsboro High School basketball games here with Hoisington for the second time since the start of the new year, and kept Trojan wrestlers from competing in the Hoisington wrestling tournament. City crews busy with snow removal. Beyond that, it kept city crews (previous photo), business owners such as Todd Jost Todd Jost shovels snow. (middle photo) and homeowners clearing streets and sidewalks for drivers and pedestrians. As another touch of Mother Nature, a hoarfrost (frozen fog) made trees glisten under clear skies on Sunday (bottom photo). The snow was beginning to slowly melt on Monday under cloudy skies.

Funding secured for new Hillsboro hospital

Written by Free Press Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:30

HMC/CAH Consolidated Inc., owner of Hillsboro Community Hospital, has secured a source of funding for the construction of a new hospital facility for Hillsboro, according to Mike Ryan, HCH chief executive officer.

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Cause still unknown for Cedar Street fire

Written by Patty Decker Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:28

Jeff Davis (left) and Wally Roberts of Topeka, investigators with the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office, were on the scene Wednesday to help determine the cause of the shed fire at 309 S. Cedar. But they did not cite a cause in their report. Two investigators with the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office were unable to determine the cause of an early morning shed fire Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 309 S. Cedar, Hillsboro.

Based on this new information, Hillsboro Police Chief Dan Kinning said Thursday that his office will be assisting state and local fire officials in determining the “exact” cause of the blaze, and whether it should be ruled accidental or suspicious.

With four structural fires in about six weeks, Hillsboro Fire Chief Ben Steketee said it was a good idea to call in the experts.

“We are not suspecting foul play,” he said. “It’s more of a precaution.”

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HHS night to recognize wrestlers of all ages

Written by Free Press Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:23

Matt Yoder, shown competing in December, will be one of six seniors feted Feb. 11 in an event featuring wrestlers of all ages. Local wrestling fans are in for an unprecedented treat next Thursday, Feb. 11, when the Hillsboro High School, Hills­boro Middle School and Kids Club wrestling programs will host “Trojan Wrestling: Past, Present and Future” at Brown Gymnasium.

The event will combine home duals for both the high school and middle school wrestling teams, with programs to honor people involved with Hillsboro wrestling since its inception.

With the HHS squad hosting only one varsity event this season, head coach Scott O’Hare saw the unique scheduling as an opportunity.

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Letting kids get a feel for history

Written by Brad Wiseman Wednesday, 27 January 2010 01:30

Peabody-Burns preschooler rolling out dough. It was all smiles at Peabody-Burns Elementary School last Friday as students got a hands-on history lesson from Pioneer Living.

Pioneer Living is a traveling history exhibit for children that travels to more than 200 schools each year. The exhibit, which has been traveling the circuit for about 15 years now, teaches children about activities at the time of the pioneers, such as baking and washing clothes.

“The big point is to let the kids learn about history in a very hands-on way,” said Tammy Hess, owner and sole host of the exhibit.

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Fire destroys Lehigh house

Written by Patty Decker Wednesday, 27 January 2010 01:25

The outer shell is about all that remains of Rick and Gina Mount’s house in Lehigh after fire ravaged the home early Thursday morning. Miraculously, their dog Bruiser survived the inferno. Faulty wiring was blamed for the destruction of a house at 211 N. Prospect in Lehigh during the early morning hours Thursday. The owners, Rick and Gina Mounts, were grateful to have escaped with their lives.

Fortunately, the couple’s four children were spending the night with other family members.

Lehigh Fire Chief Brian Unrau said that within minutes of the smoke alarm going off, the entire main floor of the house was fully engulfed in flames.

“A neighbor called in the fire about 3:20 a.m.,” he said, “and minutes later flames were billowing out from the east end of the house.”

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