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Dear Editor: I read the two letters to the Editor in the Feb. 10 edition of your paper. I must say that Ms. Slepicka and Mr. O’Neill must only watch and read the “lame” media … more
Dear Editor,   I received this letter for the year 2025 Partners in Ministry.   A storm is coming. Batten down the hatches! We are headed into a season of intense … more
Dear Editor   It was so nice to see my classmates, Nancy and Jim, are doing well and posed questions in their “letters to the editor” that I feel I can answer. They may not … more
Without any further ado, we wish to extend a great big thank you to our community for supporting us at our annual pork dinner/auction fundraiser! With your support, we raised more funds than last … more
February is the month of love and we have an event to help you celebrate before it’s over. Coffee lovers should join us in Nokomis on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Ugly Mugs Coffeehouse to celebrate … more
Monday, Feb. 17, is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. This celebration was established in Denver, Colorado, in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. The idea behind the day was to make … more
To the Editor, I did not help elect Mr. Trump to the Presidency because I do not trust him. He has repeatedly lied and continues to spread untruths. I don’t want to debate the dozens … more
Dear Editor,   My name is Jim O’Neill. I grew up in Hillsboro. My mother’s family were long-time Republicans, including my grandfather Jess Weller, who ran for Mayor … more
January 1958 must have been similar to the January we have experienced in 2025. Grandpa’s hearing and John Keith’s teeth are signs the good neighbors are feeling the effects of aging. … more
For many reasons I consider myself to be a fortunate person. I spent my early years as an introvert, perhaps because my mother followed that pattern for most of her days. I’m sure that was at … more
Dear Editor,   This letter is in regard to the quarter-page ad entitled Hitler’s Dictators’ Playbook published in the Jan. 30, 2025 edition of The Journal-News . The … more
Do you wanna build a snowman? I swear that’s the first question Charley asks every time we see a single snowflake falling out of the sky. Let’s just say she was more than thrilled … more
Welcome back to Imagine Hillsboro Checks In! This column features a bi-monthly update regarding all things Imagine Hillsboro. Hopefully, you are in a cozy spot with warm socks on while reading this, … more
January means different things to different people. It can be as varied as short, dreary days or a fresh start with new opportunities and a reason to make positive changes. With that in mind, it … more
Happy New Year! The holiday season has come to a close and I am enjoying getting back in a normal routine. Farm Bureau has several opportunities for volunteering and growing your knowledge on current … more
Local street departments are going above and beyond to keep our towns safe and moving smoothly during the recent snowfall. However, some community members have been expressing frustration over the … more
Dear Editor,   This letter is being written to raise awareness of the request by Hillsboro Energy LLC to increase the earth dam height of the coal refuse site adjacent to the town of … more
I watched 115 movies in 2024. According to my notes, I watched 40 2024 releases. Both are increases from the past year when I watched 100 and 30. But when I consider the circumstances of 2024, … more
Dear Editor, We moved to Irving from Granite City in 1996. Doug had built an airplane, but there was no hangar space in our area. The closest place was Hillsboro Airport. They had space, then by … more
Lately I’ve been thinking of mortality, not that of cultural life as we know it but the end of my life in particular. I don’t have a specific date in mind, and the possibility of my … more
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