News

Rylin Eastman jumps for joy on the bungee trampolines, which were a favorite among young children with their families visiting Giltner Daze on Saturday.

Rylin Eastman jumps for joy on the bungee trampolines, which were a favorite among young children with their families visiting Giltner Daze on Saturday.

Summer celebrations sizzle!

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A pair of local villages kicked off the summer of '24 with sizzling annual community celebrations last weekend! Hampton celebrated the 60th anniversary of Booster Days June 7-9, with fun events for all ages, including a street dance, parade, community barbecue and sand volleyball tournament.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County declares state of emergency regarding damage done in May storm

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A severe thunderstorm with damaging winds that caused power outages in Hamilton County on the night of May 23 and 24 has prompted the county board of commissioners to declare a state of emergency so that the county can apply for emergency funds from the state and federal governments.
As part of his curriculum at Sodexo, Kevin Paider trains upcoming managers throughout the country working within healthcare, food and environmental services.

As part of his curriculum at Sodexo, Kevin Paider trains upcoming managers throughout the country working within healthcare, food and environmental services.

Paider: Learning, living life from a patient’s point of view

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Improving the quality of life for others and finding the resources needed to solve challenges had been a driving point in Kevin Paider’s training curriculum at Sodexo in Omaha.
The 60th annual Hampton Booster Days celebration is June 7-9.

The 60th annual Hampton Booster Days celebration is June 7-9.

Hampton to host 60th Booster Days

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The hit song “Chapel of Love” was playing on the radio as the Village of Hampton celebrated its first-ever Hampton Booster Days in June of 1964. The song about “goin’ to the chapel” and “gonna get married” by the Dixie Cups was No.
A family inspects one of the car show entries at last year's Giltner Daze.

A family inspects one of the car show entries at last year's Giltner Daze.

Giltner Daze to bring fun into June

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Giltner’s summer is about to ignite with the return of Giltner Daze, brought together by the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC). The main village event will be taking place Saturday beginning at 8 a.m., providing a plethora of activities until 4 p.m.
Carol Schenk has been a familiar face at Aurora Boardworks, previously known as International Sensor Systems. Schenk, who was hired by Cliff Williams in 1974 as the company’s second employee, retired Monday after 50 years on the job.

Carol Schenk has been a familiar face at Aurora Boardworks, previously known as International Sensor Systems. Schenk, who was hired by Cliff Williams in 1974 as the company’s second employee, retired Monday after 50 years on the job.

Schenk retires after 50 years at Aurora company

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Exactly 50 years ago this week Carol Schenk accepted the late Cliff Williams’ offer to come to work for a new tech-based company he had just established in Aurora. A lot has changed over that five-decade span at the Grant Street company, including the name of the business itself.
Volunteers involved with the construction of a new 4-H shooting range for Hamilton County prepare to cut the ribbon on the facility on May 13. From left are Carrie Siebke, Justin and Christina Dose, Jeannie and John Wilkinson, Sean and Christi Aycock, Brian Majerus, Justin Hermanson, Misty Mooney, Tanya McKay, Jeremy Brandt and Keith Wasem. 4-H shooting instructors not pictured are Dana Glass and Taylor Comer.

Volunteers involved with the construction of a new 4-H shooting range for Hamilton County prepare to cut the ribbon on the facility on May 13. From left are Carrie Siebke, Justin and Christina Dose, Jeannie and John Wilkinson, Sean and Christi Aycock, Brian Majerus, Justin Hermanson, Misty Mooney, Tanya McKay, Jeremy Brandt and Keith Wasem. 4-H shooting instructors not pictured are Dana Glass and Taylor Comer.

Ribbon cut on new 4-H shooting range

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Young people involved in 4-H shooting sports in Hamilton County now have a nearby place to practice their skills, thanks to the completion of a 4-H shooting range located at the fairgrounds in Aurora.
Dog and cat vitamins, gravy packets and training treats will be offered to Hamilton County residents once again this Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Aurora Mall.

Dog and cat vitamins, gravy packets and training treats will be offered to Hamilton County residents once again this Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Aurora Mall.

A goal of healthier dogs, cats

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Local residents are getting some help in keeping their pets healthy and happy.