Gunshots, Y2K and a train trip to see the Reds
By Tim Colliver - tcolliver@aimmediamidwest.com
Editor’s note We’re continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events as they were reported during the same week throughout the years, along with interesting advertising features from years gone by.
This week in 1908, the Hillsboro Dispatch reported “the demon of fire visited Peebles,” destroying the business block of the Adams County village that included 12 buildings, five of which belonged to Dr. Beery of Hillsboro. Damage estimates were $60,000.
Hillsboro robotics team qualify for state
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The members of Hillsboro robotics Team 45133H Oblivion are pictured (l-r) Ryan Fender, Zach Burwinkel, Dylan Barton, Zach Askren and Wesley Bailey.
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The members of Hillsboro robotics team 45133C Charlie Squad are pictured (standing, l-r) Evan Fender, Kyah Chaney and Lane Wilson. Seated is Will Heart.
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The Hillsboro and Greenfield robotics programs held the Highland County Classic at McClain High School on Jan. 16. Out of 24 teams, eight were from Hillsboro. Of those, five were high school teams and three were middle school teams.
Hillsboro High School team 45133C Charlie Squad ranked third overall, won the tournament and qualified for the state tournament.