ANR earns World-Herald, newspaper contest honors

The Aurora News-Register won numerous honors in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, while also receiving the Omaha World-Herald’s prestigious Service to Community and Service to Agriculture awards.

Memorial Hospital recognized as Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Memorial Hospital in Aurora has been named a 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

CDHD: updated health measure, Phase III effective as of July 6

“At this time, and in communication with the governor, we believe that our COVID numbers support our transition to Directed Health Measure (DHM) Phase III on July 6, 2020,” said Central District Health Department Director Teresa Andersen.

Farm finance clinics to be held remotely in July

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a free clinic on either Wednesday July 8, 15 or 22. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The legal and financial clinic gives people a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and farm financial counselor.

Phase 3 Directed Health Measures

The following lists the Phase III Directed Health Measures, as provided by the Central District Health Department: Bars, taverns, gentlemen and bottle clubs: Max of eight people in a party. Carry-out/ delivery allowed per EO.

Coronavirus pandemic inspires virtual bedtime story routine

What started out as a way to give working moms and families a bit of a break, or even just a smile, has transformed far beyond that for young Aurora resident Chaz Boeder.

East Park Villa opens to visitors

Residents at East Park Villa celebrated some good news Tuesday morning with several local pastors offering a prayer as the assisted living facility in Aurora prepares to open to visitors after months of pandemic-driven isolation.

District Court staff showcases postcards in fun tradition

When community members make their way to the Hamilton County District Court they are given a chance to look over a map of the world that’s covered with pins in different countries and postcards around the edge.

Nebraska Archeological Society offers scholarships

The Nebraska Archaeological Society has announced that the Dana Deger Memorial Scholarship has been increased to $800.

Correction

It was incorrectly published in the July 1 edition of the Aurora News-Register that Brian Nilson’s last name was Nissen in an article about beekeeping. The News-Register regrets this error.