Will the need to 'roll up your sleeve' ever end?

At home we have the calendar displaying our schedule for the day. Of course the calendar is full of more obligations than a retired couple should ever have. A week ago I spotted a note saying,  “shots” which caused me to question the Betterhalf.

Fixing the spring game

Nebraska’s spring game on a picturesque April Saturday did its job. That sentiment is all the more frustrating given what you and I watched from the stands and televisions over the weekend. I’m not telling you anything new when I say that Husker fans border on psychotic and inquisitiveness.

National news stirs concern

Dear Editor: As concerned parents and grandparents we would like to address two stories from last week’s national headlines. 1. We encourage you to watch or read the transcript of President Biden’s speech on so-called “Transgender Day of Visability.

ADC a good first contact when starting a business

by Kelsey Bergen As we continue to focus on business growth that is generated within the community, it is important to look at entrepreneurship or business start-ups.

Which is more dangerous, drunk or no driver at all?

We’ve been watching with interest over the past couple of years the development of driverless vehicles. Over those years we’ve been told autonomous vehicles were improving. During those years we’ve not knowingly faced a driverless car or truck as we’ve traveled the roadways.

MCC auction reflects host community’s spirit of giving

The Hamilton County Fairgrounds hosted a global mission Saturday, making the Aurora venue part of a feel-good celebration reaching all the way to war-torn Ukraine.

Former area athletes work out for NFL teams

It’s a practice facility Austin Allen has become quite familiar with. Corey Hoelck, on the other hand, not so much.  Yet, for a short time March 22, the former Hamilton County standout athletes were shoulder to shoulder, showing off for NFL scouts at the Hawks Championship Center.

Tracing house moves a walk down memory lane

A week ago we made a comment about our mice chasing escapade many years ago in a rental home we lived in during our early years of marriage.

ANR candidate profiles to offer insight on local elections

Whom shall I vote for, and why? Area residents are starting to ponder that question with the May 10 primary election now just over a month away and the News-Register would like to help in that subjective process by providing personal profiles on candidates in races of local interest.

A mouse in the house is simply not welcome guest

The other day a person questioned me if I ever had a mouse problem because he was facing one. I assured him that a long time ago I had faced a mouse problem, but I wasn’t the one to solve his problem.  My lone mouse solution wasn’t one I would recommend.