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Former Hamilton County administrative manager Scott Stuhr has taken a position as the coordinator for the National 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Former Hamilton County administrative manager Scott Stuhr has taken a position as the coordinator for the National 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Stuhr takes aim at new career

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Former Hamilton County Administrative Manager Scott Stuhr’s career is taking off like a shot, with Stuhr announcing last week he has been named the new program coordinator for the National 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Patriot Academy founder Rick Green

Patriot Academy founder Rick Green

Patriot Academy founder to speak in Aurora Sept. 13

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Civic-minded Americans from Nebraska and at least three other surrounding states will be converging on Aurora Sept. 13 to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and how they can be agents for positive change within their communities.
Joseph Ernst, left, is sworn in as a new Aurora police officer by City Attorney Ross Luzum.

Joseph Ernst, left, is sworn in as a new Aurora police officer by City Attorney Ross Luzum.

New Aurora officer sworn in

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Joseph Ernst was sworn in as the newest Aurora police officer during a brief Aurora City Council meeting on Aug. 22.Ernst, who was joined in attendance by his wife, Cassidy, repeated the oath as directed by City Attorney Ross Luzum, officially becoming the 10th member of the department.
he first class of Youth Involved in Philanthropy (YEP) in Hamilton County is pictured with its mentors at a meeting of the new organization Aug. 21. The program is sponsored by the Hamilton Community Foundation.

he first class of Youth Involved in Philanthropy (YEP) in Hamilton County is pictured with its mentors at a meeting of the new organization Aug. 21. The program is sponsored by the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Youth saying YEP to philanthropy

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Hamilton County Foundation is presenting a new opportunity for students across the county to leave an impact on their communities.
Hole No. 5 of the new disc golf course in Streeter Park will be located under a vintage center pivot irrigation tower.

Hole No. 5 of the new disc golf course in Streeter Park will be located under a vintage center pivot irrigation tower.

Finishing the course

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
 Harry Eckerson, left, stands ready to begin the installation of the final hole of the Merwyn and Betty Davidson Memorial Disc Golf Fitness Trail at Streeter Park on Monday. The basket for hole No.
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.

Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
State Fair hits milestone with 4 millionth guestThe Nebraska State Fair hit a milestone Sunday, welcoming the 4 millionth guest through the gates since the annual event made its debut in Grand Island 13 years ago.
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.

Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.

State Fair highlights

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora. 
Nebraska State Fair set for Aug. 25-Sept. 4

Nebraska State Fair set for Aug. 25-Sept. 4

State Fair has ‘Whatever your flavor’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Nebraska State Fair which begins this weekend in Grand Island, truly has something for everyone of every age, interest and level of activity and fair executive director, Jamie Parr says that’s exactly how the event’s organizers came up with this year’s theme, “Whatever your flavor.
Making a splash.

Making a splash.

Time to make a splash

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Friends Brooklyn Rea and Paige Greenwalt make the most of their time at Aurora's splash pad to combat the excessive August heat. The splash pad is free and open to the public until Labor Day and will close Sept. 5.