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Greta Gustafson cranks with all her might to create an electrical charge that will cause the light bulbs to flash. Guests can test their strength at this exhibit in Edgerton’s reimagined Strobe Alley.

Greta Gustafson cranks with all her might to create an electrical charge that will cause the light bulbs to flash. Guests can test their strength at this exhibit in Edgerton’s reimagined Strobe Alley.

Strobe Alley Reimagined exhibit to shine May 1

The Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora is inviting the community to its celebration of Strobe Alley Reimagined Thursday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County board renews NRIN interlocal pact

In a second week with a brief agenda, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took action to renew a 10-year-old interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN).
The valedictorian and salutatorian for Giltner High School's graduation this Sunday.

The valedictorian and salutatorian for Giltner High School's graduation this Sunday.

Giltner to celebrate 10 graduates Sunday

The Giltner Class of 2025 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the high school gym at Giltner Public Schools. The 2025 class valedictorian is Sophie Faltys with Kaitlyn Kothe as salutatorian.This year’s speaker is Chris Vaught, Giltner Public Schools’ business manager.
This photo, taken in Aurora by Triniti Jensen, is featured in Junebug Wedding Magazine’s Best of the Best engagement photo collection, which includes images taken all over the world. The couple featured in the photo are Bettania and Fredrick Nyamweya of Lincoln.

This photo, taken in Aurora by Triniti Jensen, is featured in Junebug Wedding Magazine’s Best of the Best engagement photo collection, which includes images taken all over the world. The couple featured in the photo are Bettania and Fredrick Nyamweya of Lincoln.

Jensen turning heads with stylish wedding photography

Wherever she goes, in her mind’s eye Triniti Jensen is looking at life through a camera lens.
Staff Sergeant Kent Moore served 23 years in the U.S. Army and now works as a government contractor at Fort Campbell, Ky., repairing military and commercial equipment in support of the base.

Staff Sergeant Kent Moore served 23 years in the U.S. Army and now works as a government contractor at Fort Campbell, Ky., repairing military and commercial equipment in support of the base.

Moore takes pride in Army service

In his 23-year career in the U.S. Army, Aurora native and Staff Sergeant (SSG) Kent Moore has taken pride in his work at Fort Campbell, Ky., with the goal of repairing military equipment back to mint condition.“I’ve always taken pride in doing my job to the best of my ability,” Moore said.
Roxie Obermier has been working with special education students at Aurora for 22 years and has spent the last 17 years as Aurora Middle School’s special education teacher.

Roxie Obermier has been working with special education students at Aurora for 22 years and has spent the last 17 years as Aurora Middle School’s special education teacher.

Obermier finds joy in seeing students succeed in class, life

Roxie Obermier has amassed thousands of photos over her 22 years of working with special education students at Aurora Public Schools. She has spent the past 17 years as the middle school special education teacher and also ran the PEAK Success Center and 18-plus/young adults program.
Members of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program’s senior class cohort include, front from left: Kennedy Kleinschmidt, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Jasmine Hansen, Macy Miller, Emma Ellis-Sack. Back from left: Jake Cattau, Parker Smith, Bryce Joseph, Kash Majerus, Keelan Phillips.

Members of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program’s senior class cohort include, front from left: Kennedy Kleinschmidt, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Jasmine Hansen, Macy Miller, Emma Ellis-Sack. Back from left: Jake Cattau, Parker Smith, Bryce Joseph, Kash Majerus, Keelan Phillips.

YEP program inspiring youth leaders in county

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy celebrated its second year of preparing the next generation of local philanthropic leaders with a capstone ceremony Sunday afternoon.
The Dane and Sara Sutherland family poses for a picture at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll held on the South Lawn at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. The Sutherland children are, from left, Elle, 10; Gavin, 8; Ty, 6 and Ava, 3-1/2.

The Dane and Sara Sutherland family poses for a picture at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll held on the South Lawn at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. The Sutherland children are, from left, Elle, 10; Gavin, 8; Ty, 6 and Ava, 3-1/2.

Local family experiences White House Easter Egg Roll

It was the Easter egg hunt of a lifetime for the Dane and Sara Sutherland family of Aurora over the long Easter weekend. The Sutherlands, along with their four children and her parents, traveled to Washington, D.C.
ANR was cited as the top newspaper in its circulation category in this year's NPA awards

ANR was cited as the top newspaper in its circulation category in this year's NPA awards

News-Register earns statewide recognition with NPA awards

The Aurora News-Register was among the top winners in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, earning first place honors in the competition among the state’s largest weekly publications.
See who's making the grade at area high schools this year

See who's making the grade at area high schools this year

These seniors are Making the Grade

They're all here! The top senior scholars from around the area are featured in ANR's annual Making the Grade special section. Photos and profiles of the top scholars from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and HPC are featured in Section C of this week's ANR.