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A single, empty seat at the head of Hampton’s bench was the focus of the night Feb. 11 as a gymnasium full of family and friends paid tribute to Coach Kyle Ediger, who was killed in a car/train accident earlier that week.

A single, empty seat at the head of Hampton’s bench was the focus of the night Feb. 11 as a gymnasium full of family and friends paid tribute to Coach Kyle Ediger, who was killed in a car/train accident earlier that week.

Ediger’s memory chosen year’s top story

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Hampton school and community suffered a devastating loss in February with the tragic death of Kyle Ediger, a 31-year-old teacher and coach who local residents say personified the Hawk Pride tradition.
After a three-year pandemic pause, the MCHI Live Healthy Health Fair is coming back Jan. 14, in conjunction with the Craft and Vendor Show at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. 

After a three-year pandemic pause, the MCHI Live Healthy Health Fair is coming back Jan. 14, in conjunction with the Craft and Vendor Show at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. 

Health Fair promotes Hamilton County well-being

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
After a three-year pandemic pause, the MCHI Live Healthy Health Fair is coming back Jan. 14, in conjunction with the Craft and Vendor Show at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.  The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farr Building, with the vendor and craft show lasting until 2 p.m.
Sen. Curt Friesen

Sen. Curt Friesen

Friesen signs off as senator

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Eight years after first being elected to the Nebraska Legislature, Curt Friesen is preparing to drop the word senator from his title this week, offering insight and reflection as he steps away from a role he said he has no regrets about leaving.
A group of kind-hearted Aurora Jaycees distributing Christmas fruit baskets in 1989 included, from left: Wayne Roblee, Gordon Hope, Larry Jones, Darrell Walla,Greg Meier, Dave Laferla and Steve Vrana.

A group of kind-hearted Aurora Jaycees distributing Christmas fruit baskets in 1989 included, from left: Wayne Roblee, Gordon Hope, Larry Jones, Darrell Walla,Greg Meier, Dave Laferla and Steve Vrana.

What did Christmas look like back in ’89?

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The holidays in Hamilton County looked a little different in 1989.  Diving backwards in time for a bit of a historical recap, the News-Register sought out what it could in the form of old bound editions from the year, housed at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora. The Dec.
Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
‘Land of Misfit Decorations:’ Ogden shares Christmas wonderland It’s that time, Christmas time is here, and everybody knows there is no better time of year!
Local flu and COVID cases are reportedly on the rise heading into the holiday season, prompting health officials to urge residents to use caution to protect themselves and others.

Local flu and COVID cases are reportedly on the rise heading into the holiday season, prompting health officials to urge residents to use caution to protect themselves and others.

Flu, COVID cases spiking in area

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Local flu and COVID cases are reportedly on the rise heading into the holiday season, prompting health officials to urge residents to use caution to protect themselves and others. “I can tell you from Dec.
Gathered together, from left, special education teacher Kirsten Kreutz, Jacob, Becky and Kevin Wiles reflected on the Wiles’ journey since Jacob’s accident. More than a year after the accident, they shared the story of Jacob’s journey of reclaiming skills having sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Gathered together, from left, special education teacher Kirsten Kreutz, Jacob, Becky and Kevin Wiles reflected on the Wiles’ journey since Jacob’s accident. More than a year after the accident, they shared the story of Jacob’s journey of reclaiming skills having sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Progress every day: Wiles family shares struggles, triumphs

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Faith, community and charity are traits that are renewed around the Christmas season, yet Hamilton County oftentimes displays these traits year-round.
County commissioners agreed Monday to sign off on a $1 million Community Development Block Grant to International Sensor Systems in Aurora, in essence providing a performance-based loan using federal COVID-relief funds which will not have to be repaid.

County commissioners agreed Monday to sign off on a $1 million Community Development Block Grant to International Sensor Systems in Aurora, in essence providing a performance-based loan using federal COVID-relief funds which will not have to be repaid.

County approves $1M grant to ISSI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
County commissioners agreed Monday to sign off on a $1 million Community Development Block Grant to International Sensor Systems in Aurora, in essence providing a performance-based loan using federal COVID-relief funds which will not have to be repaid.
Kelly Elge holds up the sign of her business, Whitterbees, a work in progress made of parts from used quilted blankets. Elge named her crafting enterprise after a niece who showed her how to make blankets into jackets.

Kelly Elge holds up the sign of her business, Whitterbees, a work in progress made of parts from used quilted blankets. Elge named her crafting enterprise after a niece who showed her how to make blankets into jackets.

Kelly Elge crafts new creations from old blankets

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Out in the fields near the Monroe Evangelical Free Church, in a house filled with memorabilia of the American Century, from rocket ships to political pins, is a woman who breathes new life into the used blankets by transforming them into clothing and crafts.
Pictured from left are Tim Graham, elementary guidance counselor Erlinda Amen and Chris Hyde. Graham and Hyde were representing the Aurora Professional Firefighter Association, No. 4956 in making a donation to the school’s annual holiday clothing drive.

Pictured from left are Tim Graham, elementary guidance counselor Erlinda Amen and Chris Hyde. Graham and Hyde were representing the Aurora Professional Firefighter Association, No. 4956 in making a donation to the school’s annual holiday clothing drive.

Community gives generously to people in need

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Youth in need throughout Hamilton County are a little bit warmer this holiday season thanks to the community’s generosity.