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The owners, including brothers Todd, Tim and Trevor Vettel, along with newly-hired staff of the Scooters Coffee location in Central City were on hand Monday as barista training began for this week’s Friday opening.

The owners, including brothers Todd, Tim and Trevor Vettel, along with newly-hired staff of the Scooters Coffee location in Central City were on hand Monday as barista training began for this week’s Friday opening.

Vettels to open 2nd Scooters Coffee location

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Three years after planting a Scooters Coffee flag in Aurora, the Vettel family will open a second store this week 17 miles north in Central City.
This photo taken last Wednesday shows the Commercial Building nearly complete with only the upper trim steel and other trim pieces yet to be installed.

This photo taken last Wednesday shows the Commercial Building nearly complete with only the upper trim steel and other trim pieces yet to be installed.

Fairgrounds Commercial Building in the midst of a major makeover

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
When the Commercial Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds reopens in a few days it will have a whole new look, which the Ag Society hopes will make it an even more attractive venue for both public and private events in the future.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County health plan cost to go up 26 percent

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Higher than normal usage of Hamilton County’s employee health benefit plan has led to a 26 percent increase in the county’s share of the Blue Cross plan offered to employees of the county.
Car stolen in Aurora found in Hastings

Car stolen in Aurora found in Hastings

Area experiences another round of car thefts

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Aurora Police Department is once again reminding residents to lock their parked cars and, above all, not leave the keys in them. The recommendation comes after a car stolen in Grand Island was discovered in town over the weekend, followed by a car being stolen from a residence in Aurora.
Zach Tesar and his dog, Sioux, pose for a photo after earning Senior hunting retrieving titles last summer.

Zach Tesar and his dog, Sioux, pose for a photo after earning Senior hunting retrieving titles last summer.

Chasing dreams, one scent at a time

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Zach Tesar has always been a dog person. He grew up with hunting labs and jokingly admitted he likes dogs more than people. Eventually, Tesar wanted a new challenge within his passions -- dogs and hunting. That curiosity led to training his own dogs for the hunt.
Nikki Bosak and her son, Krew, pose for a photo opp on opening day of deer hunting season. This photo was selected as the top entry in this year’s ANR Super Shot Contest.

Nikki Bosak and her son, Krew, pose for a photo opp on opening day of deer hunting season. This photo was selected as the top entry in this year’s ANR Super Shot Contest.

Bosak’s target during deer season is family time

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Hunting is all about family for Nikki (Senff) Bosak.The Hampton native and 2004 HHS grad has looked forward to November outings each year when her parents, Dean and Karla, brother Mark and extended family members gear up and head out before dawn.
This trio of Edgerton Holiday Hoopla attendees came dressed for a “Traveling Christmas” theme. Michelle Lubken (left) was dressed for a Disney Christmas, while her friends, Tracy Jakubowski and Jannelle Seim, came ready for Christmas at the beach.

This trio of Edgerton Holiday Hoopla attendees came dressed for a “Traveling Christmas” theme. Michelle Lubken (left) was dressed for a Disney Christmas, while her friends, Tracy Jakubowski and Jannelle Seim, came ready for Christmas at the beach.

Edgerton event tops $150K

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Edgerton Explorit Center explored the far reaches of fundraising and holiday costuming on Saturday night at its annual Holiday Hoopla fundraiser.
A crowd of more than 30 local parents and educators listened as the Aurora 4R School Board spent more than 3 hours discussing the possibility of expanding the preschool program and other related changes during Monday’s meeting.

A crowd of more than 30 local parents and educators listened as the Aurora 4R School Board spent more than 3 hours discussing the possibility of expanding the preschool program and other related changes during Monday’s meeting.

4R board reviews impact of proposal to expand preschool

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
What started as a concept to expand the Aurora 4R School District’s preschool program has evolved over the past month into a preliminary proposal involving districtwide changes which drew more than 30 people to hear a detailed three-hour board discussion Monday night.Supt.
Pictured with Santa are, from left, cousins Damon Journey, Kane Madden and Emma Journey.

Pictured with Santa are, from left, cousins Damon Journey, Kane Madden and Emma Journey.

Stories topping our news this week

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Santa Claus had a busy night Sunday on Dec. 8, welcoming children to his lap during the Christmas in Hampton celebration. The annual celebration held on Main Street also included fresh made s'mores, wagon rides and a soup supper at the Fire Barn.