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Speaker Chris Hochstetler explained the meaning of the arrangment of medals on his Army uniform to the audience at the Veterans Day program at Hampton last Tuesday.

Speaker Chris Hochstetler explained the meaning of the arrangment of medals on his Army uniform to the audience at the Veterans Day program at Hampton last Tuesday.

Hochstetler: ‘The Army was my father’

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Veterans in the Hampton area were honored on their special day at a Veterans Day program held at Hampton Schools last Tuesday.
BonnaVilla Homes’ Prairie Meadows model was set up at Husker Harvest days in September, showcasing one of the company’s 2024 models.

BonnaVilla Homes’ Prairie Meadows model was set up at Husker Harvest days in September, showcasing one of the company’s 2024 models.

This week in pictures

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Business is booming at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora, where an influx of orders for multi-unit housing projects has kept the docket full while also creating a demand for additional employees.
Pictured from left, Warren Anderson, Richard Carnes, Don Harvey, Oscar Lundquist and Travis Stevens received their quilts of valor during a Veteran’s Day program at AHS.

Pictured from left, Warren Anderson, Richard Carnes, Don Harvey, Oscar Lundquist and Travis Stevens received their quilts of valor during a Veteran’s Day program at AHS.

Five quilts of valor presented at AHS Veteran’s Day Program

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 14, 2025
American flags fluttered throughout the Husky gym as Aurora honored area veterans during a program Nov. 11.The AHS band and choir worked hand-in-hand in a “Salute to America’s Finest,” playing each branch’s service song as area veterans stood for their branch.
Paige McQuiston, the student and family liaison at Aurora Public Schools, focuses her time and effort on making food and various supplies available to local families in need.

Paige McQuiston, the student and family liaison at Aurora Public Schools, focuses her time and effort on making food and various supplies available to local families in need.

APS family liaison expands network of help for local families

Kurt Johnson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Three years into her role as the Aurora Public School District’s first-ever student and family liaison, Paige McQuiston said she feels like progress is being made bridging the gap between area families in need and local organizations with resources available to help meet those needs.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

It's 6-man football for Giltner

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Giltner High School will join the ranks of schools playing 6-man football next season. The question was on the agenda at Monday night’s Giltner School Board meeting, and while Supt.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

HPC to join 6-man football ranks

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
High Plains voted its declaration of intention to play 6-man football for the upcoming two-year cycle during Monday’s monthly meeting.The vote from the school board was unanimous and there was no outside input from the community regarding the vote or decision.
Seniors Canon Allen (1) and Ryan Staehr (15) share a moment on the field before taking their helmets off for the last time.

Seniors Canon Allen (1) and Ryan Staehr (15) share a moment on the field before taking their helmets off for the last time.

End of the line

News Staff
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Aurora’s seven-game win streak on the football field ended on the road Friday night as the Huskies were blanked by Columbus Lakeview in the Class C1 quarterfinals, 45-0.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County adopts Medica health plan for employees

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
While health insurance costs are rising in most places, Hamilton County will actually decrease the cost of its employee health plans, and employees will see a drop in some of their out-of-pocket health expenses as well.
Pastor Mike Brill, pictured here with his wife, Cindy, is starting New Hope Community Church which meets Sunday mornings at 10 at the Ivy on K Street in Aurora.

Pastor Mike Brill, pictured here with his wife, Cindy, is starting New Hope Community Church which meets Sunday mornings at 10 at the Ivy on K Street in Aurora.

New Hope Community Church holds first services

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Ivy performance and event venue at the corner of K and 11th streets in Aurora began its life as the home of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, but continues to function as a house of worship even today.