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According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners. 

According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners. 

Smith notes decline in COVID cases

According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners.
Hampton firefighters were on the scene immediately Thursday morning when a faulty furnace in the basement of the Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall sent smoke throughout the building.

Hampton firefighters were on the scene immediately Thursday morning when a faulty furnace in the basement of the Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall sent smoke throughout the building.

Furnace causes scare at Zion Lutheran

There were some anxious moments at Zion Lutheran Church north of Hampton early Thursday morning after a furnace motor in the basement caught fire in the fellowship hall adjacent to the main church structure, sending smoke throughout the building and triggering an alarm.
Hamtpon firefighters battled freezing temperatures early Thursday morning while finding the cause of smoke in the basement of the fellowship hall next to Zion Lutheran Church north of Hampton.

Hamtpon firefighters battled freezing temperatures early Thursday morning while finding the cause of smoke in the basement of the fellowship hall next to Zion Lutheran Church north of Hampton.

Furnace triggers alarm at Zion Lutheran Church

There were some anxious moments at Zion Lutheran Church north of Hampton early Thursday morning after a furnace motor in the basement burned up in the fellowship hall adjacent to the main church structure, sending smoke throughout the building and triggering an alarm.
Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

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Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Aurora Chamber of Commerce banquet goes virtual again

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce went virtual again this year, recognizing award winners with an online presentation and reviewing a busy year of activities after a late decision to cancel the planned awards banquet due to continuing COVID concerns.
Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Blazin’ Wings restaurant coming to Aurora

A Grand Island man announced plans this week to open a new restaurant on Highway 34 in Aurora, sharing the details for the pending debut of Blazin’ Wings N More. Ernesto Franco brings more than 20 years of experience in the food industry to his new venture, which he hopes to open sometime in March.
Pictured from left, OB doctors Jennifer Harney, Alexis Erbst and Jeff Muilenburg stand in a room previously used as a birthing suite. Much of the equipment remains after a transition to a shared care model, giving  OB physicians tools needed for prenatal and postnatal care for moms and babies.

Pictured from left, OB doctors Jennifer Harney, Alexis Erbst and Jeff Muilenburg stand in a room previously used as a birthing suite. Much of the equipment remains after a transition to a shared care model, giving OB physicians tools needed for prenatal and postnatal care for moms and babies.

MCHI transitions to shared care model for OB

Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) has announced that obstetrical care provided through their clinic and hospital has transitioned to a shared care model, which means that babies will no longer be delivered in Aurora.
City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

Council approves 2nd reading of Kremer 5th Sub. annexation

The Aurora City Council approved the second of three required readings to advance annexation of a parcel in the Kremer 5th Subdivision during a very brief meeting Jan. 25. Lot 2 of the Kremer Subdivision just north of A Street has been proposed for annexation into the city limits.
A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

Poco Creek Golf holds annual meeting

Members of the Poco Creek Golf Course elected new board members during last week’s annual meeting, where they also reviewed course revenues, expenses and activities, including a progress report on construction of a new clubhouse.
Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Doug Dexter appointed as county attorney

Local attorney Mike Powell took in his final meeting as the official county attorney Monday, as commissioners accepted his letter of resignation and welcomed acting then-current deputy county attorney Doug Dexter to fill the remainder of his term. Powell announced his resignation during the Dec.