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Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted to the newspaper from a Raymond constituent, who contacted State Senator Steve McClure’s office.
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your inquiry …
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by LaSenda Nein, Legislative Assistant to State Senator Steve McClure
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8/31/26
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1959 has been a difficult year for the family. It seems we had more than our share of illnesses and accidents, but we survived. Grandma and Grandpa send grandson, Larry off to join the army. Not an …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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8/31/26
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Welcome back, Redskin fans! The first week of our brand new school year was a success, but next week will be full of activities! Our clubs at NHS have already started a few meetings, Student Council …
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8/31/26
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Hello, Panthers! This week, we had class officer as well as Student Council elections. Your senior class officers are President Will Wujek, Vice President Faith Ellinger, Secretary Gretchen Heigert …
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8/31/26
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Hello, Hiltoppers! It has been an eventful school week at Hillsboro High School! I would hope we have all gotten used to our lockers and new backpack/phone policy. Perfection takes practice! To those …
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by Jaxon Wittenmyer
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8/27/26
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Bon retour les Lancers! Hope you guys know French, but this translates to “Welcome back Lancers!” I also hope you all had a great week, as my week was challenging, but I made it through, and I …
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by Yza Apaitan
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8/27/26
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Welcome back to the second week of the Dragon Beat. To start this week’s article off, let’s talk about our sports teams. Our boys baseball team had one game this week and two games last week. …
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by Isabel McLaughlin
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8/27/26
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Hello, Panthers! During our second week of school, our Panthers had class meetings where voting for class officers will be happening soon. This week, some sports are kicking off with their first …
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by Reese Logsdon
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8/24/26
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Time is a thief! I couldn’t help but think that to myself as I walked Charley to her first day of fourth grade at Beckemeyer this month. How has it already been five first days of school at …
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by Mary Herschelman
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8/24/26
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Dear Editor, Litchfield and surrounding communities,
I am writing to address a concern that has become all too prevalent in our small towns. It seems that our society has become incredibly …
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by Ellis Henley, President, Litchfield Education Association and Vocal Music Teacher
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8/24/26
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Welcome back to the Dragon Beat. I am your 2026-2027 Dragon Beat writer Isabel McLaughlin. Now before we start talking about the school, let me tell you a little about myself. I am very happy to be …
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by Isabel McLaughlin
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8/20/26
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Hello Hiltoppers! I’m Jaxon Wittenmyer and I am excited to take over Topper Talk! I am a senior this year and participate in soccer, band, Chamber Choir, Interact Club, Student Council, DnD Club, …
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8/20/26
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One of my favorite places in the whole world is my mother-in-law’s backyard. Like her, it is magical and full of whimsy. Felicia’s backyard is a cottage garden straight out of a fairy tale. …
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by Tori O'Dell
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8/17/26
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Hey Panthers! This week, we finished up the first few days of school. Wednesday through Friday had 1:30 p.m. dismissals, and starting Monday, Aug. 17, we’ll begin running a full schedule. Sports at …
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8/17/26
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I am the stereotypical millennial; I grew up in the era of 59 cent tacos, the dollar menu and the rise of Starbucks coffee. Like most millennials, I am a walking cliche. I long for a moment in time I …
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by Cameron Streitmatter
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8/17/26
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I feel deeply compelled to thank those who taught me more than I taught them after my arrival at Hillsboro High in 1968 until my retirement in 2007.
The faculty members with whom I worked in the …
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by Ron Deabenderfer
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8/3/26
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July 1959 is hot and dry causing the farmers to continue to worry about field work and crop yields. The effects of the fire at Seltzer's shop in Hillsboro, while a real tragedy, brings some bargains …
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by Carole (Best) Brown rosebudbooks@gmail.com
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8/3/26
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Rich Stewart—known to most as “Mr. Stewart” or simply “Coach”—passed away on July 24, 2026, in a single-car accident.
He was once described as an “alpha male,” and no words could …
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8/3/26
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My mom always says if you don’t think anyone reads the newspaper, make a mistake and you’ll find out just how many do!
Fortunately for us, we have very loyal and faithful readers that …
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by Mary Herschelman
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7/27/26
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Dear Editor,
The No Data Center Movement is exploding from coast to coast. Still, we need to continue our efforts here in Montgomery County. I, for one, am very happy to see this …
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by Norma Jean Sharp
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7/27/26
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