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Lonnie Ott sits in his room at Westfield Quality Care holding a copy of his book: “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” Ott says it took him 10 years to write the book.

Lonnie Ott sits in his room at Westfield Quality Care holding a copy of his book: “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” Ott says it took him 10 years to write the book.

Ott book chronicles years of ministry

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Aurora native Lonnie Ott, has authored a new book called, “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” The short novel details Ott’s experiences during his 45 years of being a preacher and traveling the U.S., including the story of how he was struck by lightning.
Courthouse project moves forward

Courthouse project moves forward

County to proceed with ‘emergency work’ at courthouse

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
There were long moments of silence in the Hamilton County Commission meeting room on the second floor of the courthouse Monday morning as the commissioners mulled over how to proceed with the restoration of the 129-year-old building they were occupying at the moment.
With York being the final destination for the day, cyclists from across the country made a quick stop at Casey’s in Aurora before continuing their journey. Cyclists taking off to York include from left Phil Oswald of California, Dave Burgess of Virginia, Jack Cutler of New York and Ben Wong of California.

With York being the final destination for the day, cyclists from across the country made a quick stop at Casey’s in Aurora before continuing their journey. Cyclists taking off to York include from left Phil Oswald of California, Dave Burgess of Virginia, Jack Cutler of New York and Ben Wong of California.

Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton adds new activities handbook

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In addition to its regular handbooks for students and parents, teachers and so on, that were approved at this month’s school board meeting in Hampton, the district has added a new handbook to its collection.
Hamilton County - Here We Grow is here!

Hamilton County - Here We Grow is here!

Hamilton County - Here We Grow puts spotlight on local progress

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
While gathering ideas and information for this special edition, growth was a recurring theme. You don’t have to look hard to see growth in local business and industry, growth in housing developments, as well as growth in opportunity for long-time local residents and newcomers alike.
The Hamilton County Fair is happening July 25-28

The Hamilton County Fair is happening July 25-28

It’s fair week in Hamilton County

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The 2024 Hamilton County Fair which began this week is hoping to build on the success of its concert last year by up-and-coming country music star, Connor Smith, and in order to do that, it’s bringing back a familiar face and voice to local fairgoers whose star is rising even higher these days.
The special session of the Nebraska Unicameral starts Thursday.

The special session of the Nebraska Unicameral starts Thursday.

Lippincott: ‘It will be an uphill battle’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Dist. 34 Sen. Loren Lippincott says he was one of a number of legislators who received a personal visit from Gov. Jim Pillen in recent days during which the governor laid out his plan for shifting the tax burden away from property taxes.
Allison Bangs was the food category winner, capturing a unique look of roasting marshmallows over campfire coals.

Allison Bangs was the food category winner, capturing a unique look of roasting marshmallows over campfire coals.

ANR Photo Contest winners announced

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Desiree Christenson of Aurora is a painter at heart, and when she peers at life using a camera she sees things through her own artistic lens. That unique perspective helped Christenson win top prize in this year’s Aurora News-Register amateur photo contest.
Phillips resident Dorothy Benton reads her oath of office to become the village’s newest trustee. The retired attorney replaces Jason Fry who resigned from his seat on the board and his position as fire chief at the board’s May meeting.

Phillips resident Dorothy Benton reads her oath of office to become the village’s newest trustee. The retired attorney replaces Jason Fry who resigned from his seat on the board and his position as fire chief at the board’s May meeting.

Benton to replace Fry on Phillips Village Board

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Phillips Village Board moved July 10 to replace former trustee Jason Fry who abruptly resigned from the board and from his position as Phillips’s fire chief at a meeting in May.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly was one of several speakers during a press conference Thursday in Grand Island kicking off the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative in the Central Region.

Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly was one of several speakers during a press conference Thursday in Grand Island kicking off the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative in the Central Region.

‘6 Regions, One Nebraska’ campaign begins

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A broad coalition of state and local leaders convened in Grand Island Thursday to announce a “6 Regions, One Nebraska” initiative designed to reflect a new era of economic development.K.C.