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Hillsboro Fire Department volunteers work to free David Krause, 64, from the cab of an overturned Case International tractor Thursday along U.S. 56 near Vogt’s Hometown Market in Hillsboro. A trailer towed by Krause was struck from behind by a semitrailer, which drove through the ditch, coming to rest on the south shoulder with the trailer embedded in its cattle hauler.


Hillsboro High School wing player Christian Ratzlaff takes on a Hesston defender on a layup attempt Saturday in the championship game of the Trojan Classic Tournament. Ratzlaff scored 18 points in a 57-44 Hillsboro victory.


Hillsboro High School student Jesse Meier studies a chicken leg Tuesday to determine the best way to de-bone it. Some might associate learning to cut up a chicken with a cooking activity in a family and consumer science class, but this activity is part of teacher Sonya Roberts’ introductory agriscience course, the beginning of a series of classes leading to careers in agriculture.


Linda Miller of rural Hillsboro gives special attention to her dairy goats, like this Alpine doe named Tessie. She networks with other dairy goat producers statewide and is on alert to help in any “rescue” situations that might arise.
