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Six students were selected by the Edgerton to attend the launch of the GOES-U satellite at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Posing underneath the crawler, a vehcile used to move rockets to the launchpad, are from left: Edgerton educator Deb Miller, students Bridget Kavan of Broken Bow, Annika Spielberg of Minden, Joey Ballas of Aurora, Alex Taylor of Auburn, Ryan McCalsun of Broken Bow and Shawn Morris of Aurora.

Six students were selected by the Edgerton to attend the launch of the GOES-U satellite at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Posing underneath the crawler, a vehcile used to move rockets to the launchpad, are from left: Edgerton educator Deb Miller, students Bridget Kavan of Broken Bow, Annika Spielberg of Minden, Joey Ballas of Aurora, Alex Taylor of Auburn, Ryan McCalsun of Broken Bow and Shawn Morris of Aurora.

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Edgerton goes to NASA launch

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The sky’s the limit to what can be learned from space. At the launch of the GOES-U satellite on June 25, two students from Aurora were able to be a part of NASA’s latest step towards new discoveries.
All the kids, critters and contests from the 2024 fair

All the kids, critters and contests from the 2024 fair

2024 Hamilton County Fair Results

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The 2024 Hamilton County Fair is history, but before closing the book on this year’s chapter it’s time to recognize the many participants and winners from 4-H and FFA competitions. A special keepsake section in this week’s edition does just that, with young Caislee McKay featured on the cover.
This photo of an NeFigure8n race held at Wahoo earlier this summer shows the fast-paced action and potential for collisions that have made the sport popular with drivers and spectators alike over the past several years across Eastern Nebraska.

This photo of an NeFigure8n race held at Wahoo earlier this summer shows the fast-paced action and potential for collisions that have made the sport popular with drivers and spectators alike over the past several years across Eastern Nebraska.

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Figure 8 racing returns to Aurora

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Nebraska Figure 8 auto racing is coming back to Aurora where it all began more than 30 years ago. The NeFigure8n racing association has announced that it will be bringing its 2024 championships back to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug.
Jason Brown took over the reins as the High Plains Community Schools’ Superintendent July 1, moving over from Bertrand.

Jason Brown took over the reins as the High Plains Community Schools’ Superintendent July 1, moving over from Bertrand.

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Brown excited for role as HPC supt.

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Jason Brown still believes there’s a lot of positives within education and wants to do everything in his power to provide any and all opportunities to students.
Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A changing of the guard occurred Thursday at a downtown business as Angie Wall purchased Honeysuckle Lane from long-time owner Bonnie Bamesberger.
National Night Out is Aug. 6

National Night Out is Aug. 6

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Aurora, Phillips to observe National Night Out Aug. 6

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Folks in at least two local communities will be helping McGruff the Crime Dog take a bite out of crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6 when the nation observes the 41st annual National Night Out.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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It’s back to the drawing board for DMV office location

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Hamilton County Commission thought it had solved one of its courthouse space issues several months ago when it moved the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver’s license office out of the room it had occupied on Tuesdays for the past several years to make room for County Attorney...
Turning his truck into a happy little accident, Dean Jost has decorated the flatbed of his truck with flowers which can be found on display on East 8th Rd along Hwy 14 south of Aurora. Standing next to the truck are Loretta and Dean Jost.

Turning his truck into a happy little accident, Dean Jost has decorated the flatbed of his truck with flowers which can be found on display on East 8th Rd along Hwy 14 south of Aurora. Standing next to the truck are Loretta and Dean Jost.

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Jost florishes flora along East 8th Road

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Drivers heading down East 8th Road along Highway 14 south of Aurora are treated to a sight of a truck with the entire flatbed decorated with flowers.The flora display had become one of many crafts brought together by former Aurora farmer Dean Jost, 87, after he retired in 2022.
Jaunita ‘Nitta’ Regier has been growing Casablanca lilies at her home since 2020. After they blossom, she gives them away to friends, family and people in Aurora.

Jaunita ‘Nitta’ Regier has been growing Casablanca lilies at her home since 2020. After they blossom, she gives them away to friends, family and people in Aurora.

Regier’s Casablanca flowers grow a lily more each year

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The month of July marks a unique time for a family living along 14th Street in Aurora. Growing around the house owned by the Juanita ‘Nitta’ Regier and her husband, John, pure white lilies with rust-colored anthers bloom out from the flower beds.
This ANR archive photo shows Hamilton crews burying a fiber cable near Poco Creek Golf Course as part of the company’s fiber-to-the-home initiative.

This ANR archive photo shows Hamilton crews burying a fiber cable near Poco Creek Golf Course as part of the company’s fiber-to-the-home initiative.

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Hamilton hits fiber-to-the-home project milestone

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Seven years after beginning the process of burying fiber to extend high-speed internet access to customers throughout its local exchange territory Hamilton Telecommunications has reached a milestone.