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Firefighters perform cleanup duties after it took two hours for responders from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw to put out the fire.

Firefighters perform cleanup duties after it took two hours for responders from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw to put out the fire.

Fire departments respond to blaze in Hampton

Firefighters from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw responded to a house fire at the corner of 4th and G streets in Hampton Saturday around 3:20 p.m.
The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring.

The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring.

Election filing deadline for challengers Aug. 1

The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring. The following incumbents have filed for re-election in Hamilton County.
Journey Noyes of Aurora has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Journey Noyes of Aurora has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Noyes named Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient

Aurora graduate and long-time Girl Scout Journey Noyes has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.
Levi SaBell, 2017 Aurora graduate, stands on the iconic No. 16 stadium hole at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona alongside Bob Vokey, one of the biggest names in golf.

Levi SaBell, 2017 Aurora graduate, stands on the iconic No. 16 stadium hole at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona alongside Bob Vokey, one of the biggest names in golf.

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SaBell tees up Titleist internship Five years ago, Levi SaBell hoisted championship gold alongside his Husky golf teammates, Aurora’s first and only title in the NSAA era.
Paul and Shelly Bowman have always enjoyed gardening together and made the decision last year to devote more time and attention specifically to flowers, launching Backyard Blooms as a side business from their home in Hampton.

Paul and Shelly Bowman have always enjoyed gardening together and made the decision last year to devote more time and attention specifically to flowers, launching Backyard Blooms as a side business from their home in Hampton.

Love of flowers blossoms into business

A lifelong love of flowers has blossomed into a small business for Shelly Bowman, who planted the seeds for a new Backyard Blooms venture last year and is thrilled with the early results.
Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

James: Commodities impacting organic farming

Saturday saw sunshine and heat at local Marquette organic farming industry leader Grain Place Foods’ annual field day. The event, complete with tour, lunch, speakers and an art feature was well attended.
Marquette resident Kim Archer fills up her tank at the Aurora Mall. Prices at gas stations have caused her and some other residents to delay visiting family or taking vacations.

Marquette resident Kim Archer fills up her tank at the Aurora Mall. Prices at gas stations have caused her and some other residents to delay visiting family or taking vacations.

Consumers say budgets, travel plans impacted by high gas prices

Gas prices climbed at the same rate as the temperature this summer all over the country. According to Nebraska Energy Statistics, what was around $3 a gallon this time last year in the Grand Island area has jumped over a dollar, to about $4.80 a gallon this July.
Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage.

Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage.

Hordville board OKs solar project

Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage. The board approved the development after little discussion at the public hearing attended by one community member who offered no comment on the project.
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

City orders new ambulance unit

The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.