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Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Nativity scenes more than just holiday decor

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
It’s a scene familiar to every Christian child -- the virgin mother, the humble father and the common animals observing the celestial baby in the manger while a star shines above the dark desert to proclaim the momentous event.
Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Goodwill on menu for holiday meal There was joy in the faces of people on both sides of the table Saturday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry, as those doing both the giving and receiving were in a festive mood.
Tim Sullivan, a veterinarian who launched Sulllivan Companion Animal Clinic 25 years ago, has announced plans to move his practice to York at the end of the year though he hopes to one day return.

Tim Sullivan, a veterinarian who launched Sulllivan Companion Animal Clinic 25 years ago, has announced plans to move his practice to York at the end of the year though he hopes to one day return.

Sullivan moving vet clinic to York

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Twenty-five years after launching his own veterinary service business in Aurora, Tim Sullivan announced plans this week to move Sullivan Companion Animal Clinic to York at the end of the year.
Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.

Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.

Annexation, sales tax discussed in Hampton

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton village leaders took the next step toward annexing property to the west for housing and commercial development Monday, then agreed to consider the possibility of floating a bond issue to cover part of the related infrastructure costs.
Mary Molliconi holds up a Josh Allen jersey during the live auction Saturday at the Edgerton Explorit Center. The live and silent auction, combined with table sponsorships, raised more than $85,000.

Mary Molliconi holds up a Josh Allen jersey during the live auction Saturday at the Edgerton Explorit Center. The live and silent auction, combined with table sponsorships, raised more than $85,000.

Edgerton fundraiser tops $85,000

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The holiday outfits were “crazy” and the bidding was high Saturday night at the Edgerton Explorit Center, where supporters helped fund ongoing programming efforts at Aurora’s hands-on science center by raising more than $85,000.
Upon arrival in Nebraska, Danish exchange student Patricia Paranabas (center) was greeted by her host family, including, from left: Dawn Brandt, Maggie Brandt, Sandy Wicht and Jeremy Brandt.

Upon arrival in Nebraska, Danish exchange student Patricia Paranabas (center) was greeted by her host family, including, from left: Dawn Brandt, Maggie Brandt, Sandy Wicht and Jeremy Brandt.

Danish exchange student makes Aurora her second home

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Aurora High School senior and foreign exchange student Patricia Paranabas has made herself at home amongst the Huskies, despite being a long way from home. The adjustment from Denmark to small-town Aurora, Nebraska, was a big step for the 16-year-old.
The tower that stands out near the Highway 34 and Highway 2 intersection with the paging repeater near the top of the structure.

The tower that stands out near the Highway 34 and Highway 2 intersection with the paging repeater near the top of the structure.

Phillips to move repeater communication equipment

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Phillips Fire Chief Jason Fry told the Phillips Village Board, of which he is a member, that the tower near the Highway 34 and Highway 2 intersection was being given up by the state of Nebraska, prompting proposals for moving the repeater, or purchasing the tower, that allows for paging...
For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues. 

For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues. 

4R students earn ‘great’ state rating

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues.  Of note, this was board member Cory Ohlson’s last meeting. Chad Svoboda will take his place at the beginning of the new year.
In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Heavyweight Business In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23.
Musician 3rd Class Anton du Preez gets a group hug from the women of the Kingdom of Tonga as part of his 2011 Pacific Partnership tour. The Pacific Partnership is multinational tour that prepares Pacific-bordering nations for national disasters and provides medical assistance since 2004.

Musician 3rd Class Anton du Preez gets a group hug from the women of the Kingdom of Tonga as part of his 2011 Pacific Partnership tour. The Pacific Partnership is multinational tour that prepares Pacific-bordering nations for national disasters and provides medical assistance since 2004.

All measures taken: a local’s voyage for peace

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a day that lives in infamy, when the Japanese Empire attacked the U.S. Navy at its Hawaiian naval base.  In that moment, more than 2,000 U.S.