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Results of Nov. 5 General Election

Results of Nov. 5 General Election

Tuesday a bad day here for most write-in candidates

While most write-in candidates did poorly in Tuesday's Hamilton County elections, a race between an incumbent and a challenger for Ward 2 Aurora City Council, where both were write-ins went to the challenger.
The Aurora One-Act team held a dress rehearsal for its comedy production of “MAYOR” last Tuesday night. Leading the scene is Jorja Pohlmeier (left) as Dorene, the mayor’s wife.

The Aurora One-Act team held a dress rehearsal for its comedy production of “MAYOR” last Tuesday night. Leading the scene is Jorja Pohlmeier (left) as Dorene, the mayor’s wife.

One-act team performs student-written play

For the first time in its history, the Aurora High School one-act play team will be performing a play written by a fellow student. The 45 members of the cast and crew gathered in the school’s theater last Tuesday evening for the dress rehearsal for “MAYOR!
The plan for a veterans memorial park in Hampton includes a stamped concrete plaza, statues and flag poles for the American Flag and flags for each branch of the service. It is to be located in a vacant lot just south of the city hall.

The plan for a veterans memorial park in Hampton includes a stamped concrete plaza, statues and flag poles for the American Flag and flags for each branch of the service. It is to be located in a vacant lot just south of the city hall.

Hampton group plans veterans memorial

Plans to build a memorial to Hampton area veterans are coming together thanks to the efforts of a group of interested people from that community.
Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey is a U.S. Army veteran who served overseas for nine months during the Vietnam War.

Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey is a U.S. Army veteran who served overseas for nine months during the Vietnam War.

‘I did a lot of praying’

The tour of duty was not what Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey, had envisioned when he was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War in 1966. Now at age 79 and with Veterans Day approaching, Harvey took time as to reflect on his two years of service in the U.S. Army. Only three years out of St.
Carol Robotham of Marquette as she appeared in her unform as a WAC during WWII. She served most of her time on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., working as a clerk typist.

Carol Robotham of Marquette as she appeared in her unform as a WAC during WWII. She served most of her time on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., working as a clerk typist.

‘I loved every minute of it!’

Much has been made of the contributions of American women to the winning of World War II.
Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Kountry Kids Pumpkins in new hands

What started as a family plan to grow “pumpkins and weird stuff” 15 years ago turned into a profitable venture for three Bonifas siblings, who say the time has now come to pass the baton.
A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

‘You just don’t really need it anymore’

Twelve weeks ago at the beginning of the new school year, students and staff alike at Aurora High School had their doubts and reservations about a new policy banning the use of cell phones during school hours.
Bids have been awarded for restoration of Hamilton County's nearly 130-year-old courthouse

Bids have been awarded for restoration of Hamilton County's nearly 130-year-old courthouse

Courthouse gets OK for renovation

After more than two years of planning and discussions, plus numerous trips to county commission meetings by preservation architect Jerry Berggren from Lincoln, the county board of commissioners finally pulled the trigger Monday on the first phase of a multi-million dollar courthouse preservation...
A salute to local veterans

A salute to local veterans

ANR salutes area veterans

The News-Register proudly tips its hat to area veterans in this week’s edition, thanking the men and women who have served and are still serving our country in various ways.
General Election results

General Election results

(UPDATED) Voter turnout 81% in Hamilton County

Predictions of high voter turnout in Tuesday's General Election in Hamilton County turned out to be accurate, as 81 percent of registered voters voted by mail, drop off and at the polls. In all, 5,641 ballots were cast in the county out of a total of 6,963 registered voters.