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Steve Koepke has announced the sale of Outfield Detasseling to Darin Garfield and Jeremy Dubas.

Steve Koepke has announced the sale of Outfield Detasseling to Darin Garfield and Jeremy Dubas.

Outfield Detasseling has new owners

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A changing of the guard was announced this week at Outfield Detasseling, LLC, with founder/owner Steve Koepke selling the business to long-time detasseling managers and partners Jeremy Dubas and Darin Garfield.
Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday.

Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday.

Hampton board votes to allow tiny houses

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Hampton village board members approved zoning updates and subdivision regulations Monday, adding language to clarify how tiny homes and accessory dwellings will be handled if requests are made in the future.
The Aurora School Board accepted a bid Monday for $118,000 for 150 new band uniforms.

The Aurora School Board accepted a bid Monday for $118,000 for 150 new band uniforms.

4R board approves big purchase for 150 new band uniforms

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
As part of a healthy agenda, 4R school board members were tasked with approving a long-awaited and much-anticipated purchase during Monday’s meeting. After 12 years the Aurora Marching Huskies will be seeing new band uniforms.  “So we’re on year 12 of band uniforms,” Supt. Jody Phillips announced.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Smith provides local COVID vaccine, case update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Kirt Smith joined county commissioners Monday to provide a much-welcomed update surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine status in the Central Department Health District.
York Dukes coach JT Hamm (left) joined Sammie Weddle and Aurora coach Scott Phillips after the York vs. Aurora varsity matchup last week. They sat down for a quick chat after snapping this picture.

York Dukes coach JT Hamm (left) joined Sammie Weddle and Aurora coach Scott Phillips after the York vs. Aurora varsity matchup last week. They sat down for a quick chat after snapping this picture.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Sammie’s gift: Moment of goodwill goes past gametime Despite an ongoing pandemic, ever-changing health regulations and more, the thrill and love for high school sports echoes loud through communities big and small.
A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

Field turf to be replaced soon after nine years of use

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Aurora’s home football field will have a brand new look and feel next season as plans were announced this week to replace the initial synthetic turf surface installed in 2012.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner hires Pietrzak as new PreK-12 principal

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Giltner Public Schools announced a re-shuffling at the top of its administration for the 2021-22 school year with Christopher Pietrzak of Blenheim, S.C., to be the school’s new PK-12 principal and activities director beginning next year.  According to Supt.
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

County talks courthouse update, carpet costs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.
Mental health was the topic of discussion for seniors at Aurora during Career Day on Feb. 17.

Mental health was the topic of discussion for seniors at Aurora during Career Day on Feb. 17.

Senior Day session on mental health well received

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Emotional challenges brought on by a year-long struggle with the COVID pandemic prompted Aurora Public Schools to add a mental wellness component to its Career Day schedule Feb. 17, which administrators say will likely become a permanent addition to the program.
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.

Friesen reports strong support for broadband expansion bill

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.