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Pictured from left are the new owners of 1st Web Sales in Aurora, including Sara Straight, Cy Friesen, Cy Carlson and Josh Schaffert. All four are long-time employees of the e-commerce company. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Pictured from left are the new owners of 1st Web Sales in Aurora, including Sara Straight, Cy Friesen, Cy Carlson and Josh Schaffert. All four are long-time employees of the e-commerce company. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Four employees purchase 1st Web Sales from Danhauer

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The baton has been passed at side-by-side businesses on Highway 14 in Aurora with new ownership now at the helm for both Interstate Batteries and 1st Web Sales.
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Unemployment claims drop by 7.2%

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Nebraska Department of Labor announced that there were 2,631 new regular unemployment claims filed last week, a decrease of 7.2 percent over the prior week when 2,838 claims were filed.
The Aurora Aquatic Center opened its doors for 33 days this summer, welcoming more than 9,000 swimmers in a season shortened by the COVID pandemic. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

The Aurora Aquatic Center opened its doors for 33 days this summer, welcoming more than 9,000 swimmers in a season shortened by the COVID pandemic. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Shortened pool season ends with 9,000 visitors

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
More than 9,000 people visited the Aurora Aquatic Center during a pandemic-shortened season this summer, which came to a close last week without any reported COVID cases or incidents.
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Man sentenced for dumping hazardous waste near Aurora

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Edward Miller, age 44, formerly of Sidney, Neb., was recently sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Laurie Smith Camp to 33 months’ imprisonment for the disposal of hazardous waste without a permit near Aurora.
Hampton Public Schools staff members Joel Miller (left) and Jan Ediger help to pass out free BBQ pulled pork meals to the public, courtesy of the Roger Bamesberger family. The line stretched down the block. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Hampton Public Schools staff members Joel Miller (left) and Jan Ediger help to pass out free BBQ pulled pork meals to the public, courtesy of the Roger Bamesberger family. The line stretched down the block. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Hampton TDLC Cruise Night gets people out and about

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The 19th annual TDLC Car Show in Hampton highlighted Friday night with its usual array of classic cars, classic music and barbecue sandwiches for all to enjoy.
It was a special occasion as recent Husky grad Jessica Wert received a scholarship from the Aurora Alumni Association. Those present for the check presentation were, from left: Christy Wert, Jessica Wert, Jeff Wert, Aurora High School Principal Doug Kittle and Sandy Howland of the Aurora Alumni Association. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

It was a special occasion as recent Husky grad Jessica Wert received a scholarship from the Aurora Alumni Association. Those present for the check presentation were, from left: Christy Wert, Jessica Wert, Jeff Wert, Aurora High School Principal Doug Kittle and Sandy Howland of the Aurora Alumni Association. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

New Aurora alumni scholarship established

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
An unusual year, 2020 has seen many changes in activities which also includes the Aurora Alumni Association. With no banquet or reunions this year, there has been no revenue to fund the scholarships that this organization provides.
New High Plains teachers

New High Plains teachers

New High Plains teachers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
High Plains Community Schools welcomed in several new staff members for the 2020-21 school year. Those beginning their first year at HPC include front row from left: Katie Bowman, Kindergarten, Lynn Hofmann, 12-12 English, speech, one-act, Taylor Jones, Kindergarten.
Aurora Lions Club presents Garden of the Week

Aurora Lions Club presents Garden of the Week

Aurora Lions Club presents Garden of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Jay Merten (left), the first vice president of the Lions Club presented Garden of the Week to the Dyer family: Sydney, Julie, Jackson and Darin. The garden features colorful tomatoes and bright sunflowers north of Aurora.
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Koepke joins First National Bank

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
60 Years Ago – 1960 Oran Reisinger has opened a DX service station on the northeast corner of the square in Aurora. The new station will be known as Oran’s DX Service and is now open for business. Merle Kissel has been employed as station attendant. FN Gary Berck of the Navy and his sister, Mrs.
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Driver, vehicle deadline approaching on Aug. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Gov. Pete Ricketts’ announcement at the start of July rescinding Executive Order 20-05 began the countdown for Nebraskans to ensure their driver license, vehicle title and vehicle registration are up to date by Aug. 31. Any new car sales tax or fees currently due, must also be paid by Aug. 31.