A resolution to implement a 1-1/2 percent city sales tax in Aurora drew input from citizens both for and against the proposal in this week's ANR edition. The "Yes We Can" Committee hosted a town hall meeting to share its views Friday. Several letters to the editor on the issue are published on the…
Aurora’s first spring baseball season closed its scorebook one last time Thursday as the Huskies got some postseason experience.The Big Red competed in the C-2 district as the No. 4 seed playing at top seeded Lincoln Christian. The Crusaders rolled to a 10-0 victory Thursday as first-time district…
A “friendly” rivalry has been brewing between buddies and was on full display in two laps around Doane University’s track.Aurora’s Charlie Evans and Lucas Gautier ran in each other’s shoe laces during the 800 run at the Central Conference meet in Crete April 30, with the Husky duo taking the top…
Aurora Middle School students showed up in a big way, donating over 1,100 pounds of food and other items for the Hamilton County Food Pantry April 26 after over a week of school-wide collection efforts.
Marty Harding, 78, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the Hearthstone in York.Marty’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family to be determined at a…
Gregory Robert Ellyett, 75, of Gainesville, passed away April 27, 2024 in Denton.Greg was born January 1, 1949 at Fort Belvoir, VA to James Ellyett, Jr. and Dorothy Wolfe. His family moved to Aurora during his childhood and he graduated high school there in 1967. While in high school,…
Graduation is a poignant milestone, a threshold that signifies the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. As caps are tossed into the air and diplomas are handed out beginning this weekend, a flurry of emotions accompanies the ceremonial proceedings. Hampton High School’s graduating…
The pages of the past caught up to me last week in a most meaningful way. I’ve always known my roots were planted deeply here in Hamilton County, but a book that’s been in my family for several generations gave me an even broader perspective.Ironically, I couldn’t read a word on the fragile pages…
Dear Editor:In last week’s column titled “Our state’s judiciary is unaccountable,” Sen. Loren Lippincott stated, “The citizens have a duty to keep an eye on all branches of government, but since the legislative branch is the closest and most accessible to the voter, citizens should keep in close…
Each year, Economic Development Week is celebrated from May 6-10th to recognize and honor the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. This will be my fourth year recognizing Economic Development Week in Aurora and I can say with certainty that…
With each stop, Rylan Bartek’s job became more important. With the season on the line, the guy wearing the only green Aurora jersey in the closet made the difference.The Aurora junior goalkeeper made two stops that were the difference in the Huskies’ 4-3 shootout win over York Saturday in the B-7…
With graduation season upon us, the News-Register honors the area’s top students from Aurora, Hampton, Giltner and High Plains schools in its annual…
Prayers for an end to two years of drought in Hamilton County and across the eastern third of Nebraska were answered in part late last week as almost…
Sometimes, technology has its quirks. Many enjoy the in-person meetings that provide that extra punch.Aurora Middle School students learned about…
A resolution to implement a 1-1/2 percent city sales tax in Aurora drew input from citizens both for and against the proposal in this week's ANR edition. The "Yes We Can" Committee hosted a town hall meeting to share its views Friday.
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Aurora Middle School students showed up in a big way, donating over 1,100 pounds of food and other items for the Hamilton County Food Pantry April 26 after…
An Aurora man has been jailed following the execution of a search warrant at his home on Sunday. Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy reported that 54-year-old…
A Danish Bible that belonged to one of the original charter members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kronborg was returned to its home parish last week and now…
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“I’m sure nobody’s going to complain right now as if we got a good inch soaker!”So said Marquette area farmer Todd Danhauer, speaking last Thursday afternoon.…
The African country of Kenya is a long ways from the corn and soybean fields of Hamilton County. In fact, it took local farmer Brandon Hunnicutt more than 30…
“We aren’t out of the woods by any means on the drought. We’re better, but we’re just sort of hanging in there right now.”So says National Weather Service (NWS…
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Aurora’s first spring baseball season closed its scorebook one last time Thursday as the Huskies got some postseason experience.The Big Red competed in the C-2…
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A “friendly” rivalry has been brewing between buddies and was on full display in two laps around Doane University’s track.Aurora’s Charlie Evans and Lucas…
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With each stop, Rylan Bartek’s job became more important. With the season on the line, the guy wearing the only green Aurora jersey in the closet made the…
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