The Aurora News-Register received the Omaha World-Herald’s Service to Agriculture Award Saturday and later earned distinction as a top newspaper in its circulation class at the Nebraska Press Association convention in Lincoln. At the same time, ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden received the top…
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…
Keegan Chaney’s efforts both at the plate and center field were a huge factor in Aurora getting back in the win column.The Aurora junior blasted Aurora’s first home run in program history and followed it up with a show-stopping double play in the field as the Huskies picked up a 6-5 win over St.…
Giltner competed in its first-ever Twin Valley Conference track meet Saturday under relatively normal conditions as the meet concluded ahead of another round of rain. The Hornets did quite well for themselves, including several event wins on the boys side on the way to a team title. …
“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. But, of course, that was before some areas of Hamilton County received more than 3.5 inches of rain in the Thursday night/Friday morning…
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 Gordon Spencer was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of methamphetamine, possession of exceptionally…
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 has a permanent home in the church archives.Elna Johnson of Imperial, the granddaughter of founding members Niels and Anna Marie Andersen,…
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…
The Aurora News-Register received the Omaha World-Herald’s Service to Agriculture Award Saturday and later earned distinction as a top newspaper in its circulation class at the Nebraska Press Association convention in Lincoln.
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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…
The Aurora City Council gave its final blessing last week to plans and specifications for additional work in the Streeter Fifth Addition as part of the 1st…
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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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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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Keegan Chaney’s efforts both at the plate and center field were a huge factor in Aurora getting back in the win column.The Aurora junior blasted Aurora’s first…
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Giltner competed in its first-ever Twin Valley Conference track meet Saturday under relatively normal conditions as the meet concluded ahead of another round…
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