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Kurt Johnson
by Kurt JohnsonA group of retired and current educators have begun gathering signatures seeking to stop a new state law that helps some students pay for private schools.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Fry resigns as fire chief and village board member in Phillips
Ron Burtz
Those attending the Phillips Village Board meeting last Tuesday night, June 4 discovered a shakeup in village trustee and fire department personnel caused by last month’s abrupt resignation of Jason Fry as both trustee and Phillips Fire Chief.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
This parcel of ground just south of Highway 34 by the Mars Petcare facility (seen in the background) is the location of a proposed Synergen ammonia plant. Company officials announced Tuesday that the application has been temporarily paused.
Synergen temporarily pausing ammonia plant development
Kurt Johnson
Synergen Green Energy Inc. is temporarily pausing development activities on the planned ammonia plant project on Highway 34 just west of Aurora, company officials announced Tuesday in a press release.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Rylin Eastman jumps for joy on the bungee trampolines, which were a favorite among young children with their families visiting Giltner Daze on Saturday.
Summer celebrations sizzle!
News Staff
A pair of local villages kicked off the summer of '24 with sizzling annual community celebrations last weekend! Hampton celebrated the 60th anniversary of Booster Days June 7-9, with fun events for all ages, including a street dance, parade, community barbecue and sand volleyball tournament.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Adams murder trial set to begin Monday in Aurora
Ron Burtz
Pre-selection for the jury in the Jeffrey Adams murder trial began Monday via Zoom call in Hamilton County District Court, with actual jury selection and the trial set to begin this coming Monday.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Eyecare Professionals welcomes new optometrist
Elizabeth Hunter
Dr. Emily Laub will be joining the optometrist staff at Eyecare Professionals, brining her services to its facility in Aurora.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
County declares state of emergency regarding damage done in May storm
Ron Burtz
A severe thunderstorm with damaging winds that caused power outages in Hamilton County on the night of May 23 and 24 has prompted the county board of commissioners to declare a state of emergency so that the county can apply for emergency funds from the state and federal governments.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
As part of his curriculum at Sodexo, Kevin Paider trains upcoming managers throughout the country working within healthcare, food and environmental services.
Paider: Learning, living life from a patient’s point of view
Elizabeth Hunter
Improving the quality of life for others and finding the resources needed to solve challenges had been a driving point in Kevin Paider’s training curriculum at Sodexo in Omaha.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Hampton to host 60th Booster Days
Ron Burtz
The hit song “Chapel of Love” was playing on the radio as the Village of Hampton celebrated its first-ever Hampton Booster Days in June of 1964. The song about “goin’ to the chapel” and “gonna get married” by the Dixie Cups was No.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Giltner Daze to bring fun into June
Elizabeth Hunter
Giltner’s summer is about to ignite with the return of Giltner Daze, brought together by the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC). The main village event will be taking place Saturday beginning at 8 a.m., providing a plethora of activities until 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024