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4R board members voice opinions on masks, COVID-19

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
As is the case almost anywhere in the community, or the world, one of the more vocalized civil debates among board members during Monday’s Aurora 4R School Board meeting was on the topic of mask wearing, if it really helps, and if they -- as a governing body -- should require the use of them during...
Can Care-A-Van helps stock pantry

Can Care-A-Van helps stock pantry

Can Care-A-Van helps stock pantry

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The Hamilton County Food Pantry held its annual Can Care-A-Van Tuesday. Volunteers weighed and sorted a variety of food and home items along with cash donations. For a full story please see next week’s edition of the Aurora News-Register. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Two weeks left for Bands on Bricks series

Two weeks left for Bands on Bricks series

Two weeks left for Bands on Bricks series

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A crowd estimated at 250-strong enjoyed a night of music on the downtown square Friday as the Bands on the Bricks series coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce continued its successful run.
When she has the extra fabric, Hannah Miller likes to create simple to wear, matching dresses to donate to children in need. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

When she has the extra fabric, Hannah Miller likes to create simple to wear, matching dresses to donate to children in need. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Miller spends golden years clothing babies in need

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Most people aim to spend their retired years pursuing different passions and relaxing. Aurora resident Hannah Miller has filled up her days by sewing, not for herself, but to create diapers for babies in Haiti. “I saw that they wanted somebody to make diapers and I was retired,” she explained.
This was the scene at the 2019 TDLC Cruise Night in Hampton, which is back on the calendar for Aug. 14. News-Register file photo

This was the scene at the 2019 TDLC Cruise Night in Hampton, which is back on the calendar for Aug. 14. News-Register file photo

Hampton Cruise Night back for 19th year

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A nearly 20-year tradition will return to Hampton Aug. 14 with the return of the TDLC Cruise Night. Now in its 19th year, the event will feature classic cars, a free meal and some good old-fashioned hometown hospitality, as designed by event organizer Roger Bamesberger.
Julie Jensen

Julie Jensen

Jensen joins ESU9 board of directors

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Julie Jensen of Aurora has been appointed to the Educational Service Unit No. 9 Board of Directors, replacing longterm board member and former Aurora 4R Supt. Don Burling. Drew Harris, executive director of the Hastings-based ESU9, explained the recent transition.
Clover Kids learn the ropes

Clover Kids learn the ropes

Clover Kids learn the ropes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Sometimes being a 4-H Clover Kid showing a calf is a piece of cake, and sometimes it’s not. Two of Hamilton County’s youth giving it a shot during Friday’s beef show were Quinn Reeson (above) and Barrett Nunnenkamp (below). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe
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News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Hamilton County Traffic Docket Kevin B. Darling, Grand Island, failure to use caution when passing a stopped emergency vehicle, fined $100. Kyle M. Russell, Grand Island, careless driving, fined $100. Brian S. Murillo, S Bound Brook, N.J.
Stuck in a ditch

Stuck in a ditch

Stuck in a ditch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Early Monday morning at the intersection of A and 1st Streets a driver lost control of their vehicle and ended up in the ditch. The Sheriff’s Department reported that there were no injuries to the driver or damage to the vehicle. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt