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Aurora will field a boys baseball team next spring after the board approved the new program Monday night.

Aurora will field a boys baseball team next spring after the board approved the new program Monday night.

Batter up for 4R baseball

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Having struck out in three previous attempts to be added to the Aurora school district’s spring sports roster over the past 20 years, baseball recorded a clean hit Monday night.Supt.
Hampton subdivision approved.

Hampton subdivision approved.

New Hampton subdivision a go

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
In yet another marathon meeting for the Hampton Village Board on Monday night, the body made significant progress on a joint project between the village and the Hampton Community Development Corporation (HCDC) to develop a new residential subdivision and industrial property on the town’s west side.
A group of boys make creative play using the hula hoops on the street in front of the bandstand at Friday’s opening night of Bands on the Bricks on the Aurora town square. Ricky Lee and the Fabulous 50s opened the 2023 season of the popular summer festival.

A group of boys make creative play using the hula hoops on the street in front of the bandstand at Friday’s opening night of Bands on the Bricks on the Aurora town square. Ricky Lee and the Fabulous 50s opened the 2023 season of the popular summer festival.

Bands on the Bricks ‘23 launches with Richie Lee

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The cobblestones of Aurora’s downtown courthouse square got a good washing when a pouring rain deluged the area Friday morning, but less than 12 hours later the weather was pristine for opening night of Bands on the Bricks on those very same stones.
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Parent voices concern with 4R policies

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Aurora 4R School Board heard candid concerns from a parent regarding hair policies for elementary students which could be viewed as racially discriminatory as well as a perceived lack of support for expanding the district’s high-ability learners curriculum during Monday’s monthly meeting.
Members of the Aurora High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently attended the 2023 National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga. In front, from left, are adviser Lydia Behnk, Aleah Vinkenberg, Jenna Carlson, Eva Fahrnbruch, Kasey Schuster, Addi Fahrnbruch, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Mayzi Retzlaff, Ashlyn Kottwitz, Kendal Wineteer and adviser Lois Hixson. Back row, Max Penner, Ryan Staehr, Carsen Staehr, Drew Knust, Camden Holliday, Graham Christenson, Ethan Ramaekers,

Members of the Aurora High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently attended the 2023 National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga. In front, from left, are adviser Lydia Behnk, Aleah Vinkenberg, Jenna Carlson, Eva Fahrnbruch, Kasey Schuster, Addi Fahrnbruch, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Mayzi Retzlaff, Ashlyn Kottwitz, Kendal Wineteer and adviser Lois Hixson. Back row, Max Penner, Ryan Staehr, Carsen Staehr, Drew Knust, Camden Holliday, Graham Christenson, Ethan Ramaekers,

Aurora FBLA members compete, finishing in top 10 at nationals

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Aurora High School students recently won awards at the 2023 National Leadership Conference of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused solely on business.
Crash scene on Hwy 34 Tuesday morning near the Hall/Hamilton county line.

Crash scene on Hwy 34 Tuesday morning near the Hall/Hamilton county line.

Serious collision on Hwy 34

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A collision between a car and this box truck near the Hamilton/Hall County line on Highway 34 caused the rerouting of traffic for a while Tuesday morning. The accident occured at around 9 a.m. and was responded to by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Nebraska State Patrol.
Pickleball player Heidi Rose participated in the game demonstration on Saturday morning during A’ROR’N days.

Pickleball player Heidi Rose participated in the game demonstration on Saturday morning during A’ROR’N days.

This week's top stories

Kurt Johnson
Monday, July 3, 2023
Pickleball catching on fast in AuroraAs people are looking for more ways to become active, pickleball has become increasingly popular as a go-to form of movement. Being a cross between tennis, ping pong and badminton, pickleball is an activity that keeps the player engaged while still having fun.
PIctured here is one of many spots reflecting deterioration of the outer lanes of Highway 34 running through Aurora. State officials projected that the road would “fail” by 2028-30, prompting a need to rebuild it.

PIctured here is one of many spots reflecting deterioration of the outer lanes of Highway 34 running through Aurora. State officials projected that the road would “fail” by 2028-30, prompting a need to rebuild it.

City backs 3-lane Hwy 34 design

Kurt Johnson
Monday, July 3, 2023
The Aurora City Council passed a resolution last week pledging support for the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s recommendation that Highway 34 be rebuilt through Aurora, converting the 1.71-mile roadway from its existing four-lane design to a “three-lane modified urban highway.
Bands on the Bricks will return to Aurora for season six, starting Friday evening.

Bands on the Bricks will return to Aurora for season six, starting Friday evening.

Bands on the Bricks to return downtown

Richard Rhoden
Monday, July 3, 2023
Tune up the band because the downtown bricks are ready for a good time. Now a strong mid-summertime tradition in Aurora, Bands on the Bricks returns for a sixth year on the downtown square.