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Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Streeter Apartments ready for occupancy

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Two new apartment units are set to welcome tenants in the Streeter Subdivision in the next two weeks, addressing what is reported to be a critical need for rental housing in Aurora.
Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Weather sends Art Walk to TLC

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
It was a change of scenery for artists and patrons alike as Art Walk Aurora was relocated to The Leadership Center (TLC) for its 11th annual run on Sunday.
Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman addresses a crowd of approximately 100 people Monday during a public hearing focused on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget.

Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman addresses a crowd of approximately 100 people Monday during a public hearing focused on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget.

City lowers tax request with revised budget

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
City leaders sharpened their pencils after Thursday’s “pink postcard” meeting drew criticism of a budget proposing a 38 percent increase.
Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Hilligas retiring as ‘The Voice of Hamilton County’

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
For many years now his rich baritone has been known as the Voice of Hamilton County.
Fall Home Improvement section

Fall Home Improvement section

The Fall Home Improvement edition is here!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
This week's print and e-editions of the Aurora News Register feature our annual Fall Home Improvement special which occupies Section C. You'll find six full pages of tips, tricks and ideas for making your home warm and cozy this winter.
Mellie Petersen (right) was first to grab the cup before her opponent Lillie Land to survive elimination and advance to the next round.

Mellie Petersen (right) was first to grab the cup before her opponent Lillie Land to survive elimination and advance to the next round.

This week's featured stories and photos

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The four Hawk Families at Hampton Public School competed in a game that required careful listening and quick reflexes on Friday, Sept. 13 at the first Hawk Family Day of the school year.
Jeffrey Ross has written 13 books during his decade-long career as an author. His latest book, “Voices from the Small Stage”, documents the experiences of musicians from Hamilton County and elsewhere who dreamed of making it big in the music scene.

Jeffrey Ross has written 13 books during his decade-long career as an author. His latest book, “Voices from the Small Stage”, documents the experiences of musicians from Hamilton County and elsewhere who dreamed of making it big in the music scene.

Aurora native finds his voice in writing stories, poems

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
After more than a decade of writing both fiction and nonfiction for publication, Aurora native Jeffrey Ross has reached a new chapter in his writing career with his latest release, “Voices from the Small Stage.
Village of Hampton

Village of Hampton

Hampton village budget drops 54%

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Village of Hampton saw a significant decrease in its 2024-25 operating budget approved last Monday night, Sept. 9 as part of its annual budget and tax request hearing and meeting for the new fiscal year that starts on Oct. 1.
Andrew and Taylor Willis stand outside their Diamond J location on Grant Street in Aurora, after announcing that their company has been acquired by Hastings-based Cooperative Producers, Inc. The company is now operating as Diamond J Custom Services, powered by CPI.

Andrew and Taylor Willis stand outside their Diamond J location on Grant Street in Aurora, after announcing that their company has been acquired by Hastings-based Cooperative Producers, Inc. The company is now operating as Diamond J Custom Services, powered by CPI.

CPI acquires Diamond J Custom Services

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) announced recently that is has strengthened its presence within the CPI trade area through the acquisition of Diamond J Custom Services LLC.
Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Schulte eager for next chapter of Giltner FFA

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With the school year underway, Giltner FFA advisor Kelsey (Swantek) Schulte is excited to lead the chapter into its second year.Enthusiasm for the chapter was given a boost when the chapter’s welding team qualified for state FFA last spring.