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An etching of a woodland duck created for Larry Robert’s father showcases the details in each of his pieces. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

An etching of a woodland duck created for Larry Robert’s father showcases the details in each of his pieces. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Aurora native turns glass etching hobby into lifelong pursuit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Etching, fusing, tumbling -- if something can be done with glass Aurora resident Larry Roberts has done it. With projects that number into the thousands, there isn’t much that he hasn’t tried.
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Several multicar accidents on week’s docket

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A total of six accidents were reported this week by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department. On Saturday, Heather Land was pulling out of a stall at Pump and Pantry and struck a yellow post near the gas pumps, the report stated.
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Phase 3, Phase 4 DHMs extended until Sept. 13

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Phase 3 directed health measures (DHMs) that are in effect until Aug. 31 are being extended through Sept. 13. A total of 66 Nebraska counties are currently in Phase 3. All counties in Phase 3 will move to Phase 4 on Sept. 14 unless hospitalizations dramatically change.
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Hunter Safety course postponed due to COVID-19

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Due to recent concerns with COVID-19, the annual Aurora Hunter Safety course has been postponed for this year. The Hunter Safety Course can still be completed online by going to the Nebraska Game and Parks website at huntered.com/Nebraska/.
The Platte River, as seen here from the Dark Island Trail bridge, is low this time of year, with sandbars covering much of the landscape. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

The Platte River, as seen here from the Dark Island Trail bridge, is low this time of year, with sandbars covering much of the landscape. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Low Platte River levels not unusual

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Those driving to and fro from Hamilton County into Hall or Merrick counties may notice a rather usual, but also unusual sight -- a low and dry Platte River.
NPPD’s Rich Nelson explains some of the data involving nonfarm wage and salary employment for Hamilton County during a presentation last week in Aurora. News-Register/ Kurt Johnson

NPPD’s Rich Nelson explains some of the data involving nonfarm wage and salary employment for Hamilton County during a presentation last week in Aurora. News-Register/ Kurt Johnson

NPPD study tracks area’s economic trends

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Hamilton County added 420 nonfarm jobs to the local payroll between 2009-19 with a majority of those coming in the private sector, though the manufacturing sector lost 59 total jobs over that same period.
Garden of the Week

Garden of the Week

Garden of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Marlin and Nancy Seeman were awarded the Lion’s Club Garden of the Week by club president Harley Fassnacht. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Carlin Engert helps to redistribute the gravel in the outside dog pins under the watchful eye of one of the canine residents. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Carlin Engert helps to redistribute the gravel in the outside dog pins under the watchful eye of one of the canine residents. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Mars Petcare gives Aurora Adopt-A-Pet a helping hand

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A group of volunteers from Mars Petcare worked under the scrutinizing looks and constant yelling of the toughest bosses out there -- kittens. The team was out at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet Aug. 26 to lend a helping hand on the to-do list of projects and general maintenance that needed to be done.
Street under repair

Street under repair

Street under repair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
With the bricks removed, work crews discuss details in how to repair a sewer line in front of the Aurora Meat Block. The street remained blocked off as of Tuesday morning. News-Register/Kurt Johnson