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Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Small newsies, big personalities Aurora High School’s long-awaited musical is none other than Disney’s Newsies. A favorite of many, Newsies hosts a full cast of young characters all facing their own trials and triumphs. The smallest of those characters is young Les.
A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

County approves one- and six-year plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Heralding in the spring, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took time Monday to host a public hearing to approve the county’s one- and six-year road improvement plan.
Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

Distribution depends on vaccine availability

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
While several hundred local residents have now received their COVID vaccination shots, local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly they will be available to everyone who wants them.
Founder and executive director Mick Anderson, left, and safety specialist Mark Dunn stand outside the new headquarters of Great Plains Safety and Health Organization, now located at 1312 L St. in Aurora.

Founder and executive director Mick Anderson, left, and safety specialist Mark Dunn stand outside the new headquarters of Great Plains Safety and Health Organization, now located at 1312 L St. in Aurora.

Safety training firm now calls Aurora home

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Great Plains Safety and Health Organization has planted a flag in Aurora, moving its headquarters from Kearney to just off the downtown square hoping to expand its safety training mission with a location more central to its clientele.
The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.

The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.

City approves Willis Subdivision lot split

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.
Beth Newman (top) joined Aurora FCCLA students (bottom) virtually Thursday evening to talk about design inspiration and where to find it.

Beth Newman (top) joined Aurora FCCLA students (bottom) virtually Thursday evening to talk about design inspiration and where to find it.

FCCLA students gain design inspiration from Zoom speaker

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Aurora FCCLA students were treated with a special guest speaker via Zoom Thursday, who hailed all the way from Texas, but was representing the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in California.
Marci Epp showcases how she films her cooking show for viewers to follow along at home.

Marci Epp showcases how she films her cooking show for viewers to follow along at home.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Marci’s Farmhouse Kitchen: Southern cooking at home in Nebraska The love of food runs deep through Marci Epp’s life. From finding recipes, creating the dish and sharing it with her friends and family, meals have grown into more than just a necessary part of her day.
Aurora Cooperative officers and board members gathered at corporate headquarters to conduct this year’s annual meeting, which was posted online.

Aurora Cooperative officers and board members gathered at corporate headquarters to conduct this year’s annual meeting, which was posted online.

Aurora Coop annual meeting goes virtual

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Aurora Cooperative recapped a year of challenge and change Friday during its annual meeting, a traditionally large, two-day event in Grand Island forced online to a virtual format this year due to ongoing pandemic concerns.
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4R to hire its own mental health counselor

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Moving right along with the Aurora School District’s dedication to mental health for students, teachers and staff, the discussion was on the table during Monday’s meeting to break the district’s contract with ESU 9’s mental health services, and hire out their own.