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The search for Bob and Loveda Proctor, shown here in a family photo, ended March 4 northeast of Kearney, bringing closure to a two-month tale that ended in tragedy.

The search for Bob and Loveda Proctor, shown here in a family photo, ended March 4 northeast of Kearney, bringing closure to a two-month tale that ended in tragedy.

Proctor search chosen as year’s top story

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Two months to the day after Bob and Loveda Proctor were reported missing in January, the family received a call from law enforcement confirming the tragic news that their beloved parents/grandparents were found deceased on a rural road northeast of Kearney.
Hampton residents Ryan Bamesberger, left, and Grant Dose, representing two of the three couples involved in starting the Loading Chute restaurant and bar, stand outside the former Hampton Legion Hall which is being transformed into a new hometown cafe for the village.

Hampton residents Ryan Bamesberger, left, and Grant Dose, representing two of the three couples involved in starting the Loading Chute restaurant and bar, stand outside the former Hampton Legion Hall which is being transformed into a new hometown cafe for the village.

Loading Chute shoots for June opening in Hampton

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
In towns and villages from coast to coast, the heart of the community is often the local cafe. It’s a place where people gather to eat, drink coffee talk and share their lives.
After a three-year hiatus, the Hamilton County Home & Garden Show returns in 2024.

After a three-year hiatus, the Hamilton County Home & Garden Show returns in 2024.

Home Show coming back in 2024

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
After a three-year pandemic pause, the Hamilton County Home & Garden Show will return in 2024.Back on the calendar for the second weekend in February, this once annual event will have a familiar look and feel, with one major change reflected in the schedule.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

Giltner school plan scaled back

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The original $21.4 million plan for renovations at Giltner Public School has been scaled back to $12.5 million in changes made by the Giltner School Board in consultation with its builder, banker and architects.
Displaying their ugly Christmas sweaters for Education First’s Christmas party were from left: Noham Borie (France), Jitse Valkenburg (Netherlands), Emma Heckmann (Germany) and Nils Lendi (Switzerland).

Displaying their ugly Christmas sweaters for Education First’s Christmas party were from left: Noham Borie (France), Jitse Valkenburg (Netherlands), Emma Heckmann (Germany) and Nils Lendi (Switzerland).

This week's featured stories

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Celebrating Christmas around the world in AuroraThe Ivy was festive Dec. 3 as students from the Education First exchange program gathered with their host families to celebrate holiday traditions together.
Sandy’s Cookies, Macs & More offered a variety of treats at the Holiday Shopping Spectacular at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Nov. 4. Overseeing the operation is Sandy Sebesta, seated center, along with granddaughters, from left, Autumn Paquin, Nadine Lovejoy and Brooklyn Paquin.

Sandy’s Cookies, Macs & More offered a variety of treats at the Holiday Shopping Spectacular at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Nov. 4. Overseeing the operation is Sandy Sebesta, seated center, along with granddaughters, from left, Autumn Paquin, Nadine Lovejoy and Brooklyn Paquin.

Baking up Christmas cheer a family affair for Sebesta

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Sweet treats are one of the many highlights of Christmas festivities and for one Aurora woman, baking has become both a business and an opportunity to spend quality time with her grandchildren during the holiday season.
Keystone Gardens announced plans for a transition of ownership this spring. Pictured with former owner Hannah Miller, in front, are from left: Dara Schuster, Deb Miller and Sarah Jensen.

Keystone Gardens announced plans for a transition of ownership this spring. Pictured with former owner Hannah Miller, in front, are from left: Dara Schuster, Deb Miller and Sarah Jensen.

Keystone Gardens moving on to the next generation

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Keystone Gardens will come to life next spring as it has for nearly 90 years on the southwest edge of Aurora, only next time it will be under the watchful eye of a new generation of leadership.
Terri Dibbern awarded $260,000 for wrongful termination

Terri Dibbern awarded $260,000 for wrongful termination

Dibbern case: A quest for justice

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
While a York County jury recently awarded Terri Dibbern over a quarter million dollars in a wrongful termination civil suit, the Aurora resident says ultimately the money was not the point of her suit against her former employers.
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

Arnett preliminary hearing postponed to January

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A preliminary hearing for Caleb Arnett, 29, the Aurora man accused in the stabbing death of his stepfather and the wounding of his mother and stepbrother, has been postponed until the end of January following a status hearing Tuesday morning in Hamilton County Court.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff’s Office to get new radios

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Communications within and between law enforcement agencies in Hamilton County will get a boost next year thanks to a decision made Monday by the county board of commissioners.