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Collingham and Beck
Trio charged with child abuse in June 15 incident
Ron Burtz
Three adults have been arrested on charges of child abuse and five children were taken into the custody of Health and Human Services (HHS) following an incident on June 15 in which a 7-year-old was found walking along Highway 34 in Aurora wrapped in a blanket and wearing no shoes.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Camper Asher Heiss jumps through a hoop with furry companion, Leo, on the obstacle course that was part of the closing dog show at Edgerton’s Mars Petcare Dog Science Camp.
Kids learn a paw-ful lot at Dog Science Camp
Elizabeth Hunter
Campers at the Mars Petcare Dog Science Camp had a ‘paws-itive’ time the last week of June learning about dogs and getting up close and personal with “man’s best friend.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Aurora City Council news
City funds Willow Rising crisis center
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora City Council offered financial support to a Grand Island-based crisis center last week after hearing that Willow Rising Inc. has seen quadruple requests for services in Hamilton County during the past year alone.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
Bader Bridge rehab bid awarded to Lincoln firm
Ron Burtz
Agenda items tabled at last week’s regular Monday meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were full steam ahead at the meeting this week.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Pictured from left in the Streeter Subdivision are Dick Phillips, council presidnet; Mayor Marlin Seeman; Gary Warren; City Administrator Rick Melcher; and Jacob Arendt. Warren and Arendt represent Streeter LLC.
City, Streeter LLC work together on new Hwy 34 access
Kurt Johnson
City officials and community leaders are celebrating the results of a cooperative effort which they report could save as much as $200,000 or more in construction and development costs while also providing a new access route to Highway 34 heading into a major 1st Street renovation project.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Susan's Books & Gifts
Passport bringing shoppers to Susan’s
Kurt Johnson
Throughout the summer, Susan’s Books and Gifts has been put on the map as a must-visit store as one of 70 featured stops on the Nebraska Passport program.With that, the store is bringing in visitors and success for the whole town.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A fireworks finale will top off the Village of Phillips's July 3rd Celebration
Phillips celebration set to light up sky
Elizabeth Hunter
Phillips’ fifth annual pre-Independence Day celebration is set to return with a bang in time for the Fourth of July with fireworks, food, and games for all ages to enjoy at Phillips Memorial Hall on Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Baylor Scheierman’s first hug after being selected by the Boston Celtics with the 30th pick in the 2024 NBA draft was with his mother, Shannon.
From A-Town to Beantown
Richard Rhoden
Baylor Scheierman looked at his phone. Then the television screen. He tried to hold conversations with friends and family, but his attention quickly went back to his phone and the TV.The wait was almost too much to bear. Scheierman had nearly chewed through a plastic water cup.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Part of the ownership team of Hampton’s new Loading Chute restaurant stands at the bar of the newly remodeled establishment on 3rd Street. From left are Ryan and Tammie Bamesberger and Lisabeth and Grant Dose
Hampton ready for the Chute to open
Ron Burtz
To say the folks in Hampton are excited about the opening of the village’s new Loading Chute restaurant this Friday, could be the understatement of year.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The finale of Bands on the Bricks 2023
Bands on Bricks returns to square
Emma Bullerman
It’s officially that time again -- Bands on the Bricks will be kicking off this year’s concert series Friday with a performance featuring Mike Semrad & the Riverhawks.Everyone is welcome to come to Aurora’s square to enjoy free, live music.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
