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A new mural for the Hamilton County Youth Center was bolted to the side of the building Friday, May 24. Pictured from left are Youth Center Executive Director Paul Johnson and mural artist John Van Horn.

A new mural for the Hamilton County Youth Center was bolted to the side of the building Friday, May 24. Pictured from left are Youth Center Executive Director Paul Johnson and mural artist John Van Horn.

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Youth center paints summer with kindness

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
As it prepares for a new season of summer camps and other special programs, the Hamilton County Youth Center decorated its exterior wall with a new mural on May 24. The mural painted by Colorado artist John Van Horn was mounted on a wall to the left of the center’s main entrance on 12th Street.
In the uppermost floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse tower custodian John Bish holds his hand over the photoelectric switch to light up the beacons mounted in each middle window.

In the uppermost floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse tower custodian John Bish holds his hand over the photoelectric switch to light up the beacons mounted in each middle window.

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Edgerton strobes shine for 60 years

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
For six decades now a set of four of Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s strobes have been flashing out from near the top of the Hamilton County Courthouse spire to warn aircraft of the tall obstacle and reminding local residents of one of the town’s favorite sons.
Jerry Jacobs stops a moment in time, photographing a late model car racing at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan.

Jerry Jacobs stops a moment in time, photographing a late model car racing at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan.

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Jacobs earns spot in NE Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Phillips farmer and racing photographer Jerry Jacobs was recently inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame.After 40 years of race photography and spending countless nights at race tracks across central Nebraska, Jacobs is being honored for his work and dedication to his craft.
Old Homestead owners Robin Sanderson (left) and Jennie Snoberger showcase some of the styles they will have in their new store. The two are planning a soft opening for Homestead Style during A’ROR’N Days.

Old Homestead owners Robin Sanderson (left) and Jennie Snoberger showcase some of the styles they will have in their new store. The two are planning a soft opening for Homestead Style during A’ROR’N Days.

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Old Homestead to expand with clothing line

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
After seven years of the Old Homestead Market and Floral, the store is getting an expansion -- Homestead Style.The past seven years have been filled with growth for owners Robin Sanderson and Jennie Snoberger, and now they will be expanding further into selling clothing items.
Sorting through cans donated towards Can Care-a-Van, volunteers check to make sure food isn’t expired and arranged together to be put on the shelves. Volunteers featured include from left: Sally Roblee, Graham Christenson, John Christenson, Shirely Schacht and Diana Shaffer.

Sorting through cans donated towards Can Care-a-Van, volunteers check to make sure food isn’t expired and arranged together to be put on the shelves. Volunteers featured include from left: Sally Roblee, Graham Christenson, John Christenson, Shirely Schacht and Diana Shaffer.

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Can Care-a-Van marks 25 years in Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Hamilton County Food Pantry had a wonderful turnout for the 37th annual Can Care-a-Van last Tuesday. With the help of volunteers, local businesses and the spotlight brought by TV news anchors Jon and Taryn Vanderford of CBS affiliate KOLN-KGIN of Lincoln, the food pantry restocked its shelves.
A'ROR'N Days 2024 starts Thursday

A'ROR'N Days 2024 starts Thursday

A’ROR’N Days 2024 all about fun and games

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
This summer’s annual A’ROR’N Days celebration will be filled with fun, food and friends with a new twist this year -- a “game show” theme.Most activities during the weekend will be similar to previous years, but with a few new additions.
An artist’s rendering of what the completed Wortman Park will look like, featuring three pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts and a scenic park area, all located southeast of the Bremer Center.

An artist’s rendering of what the completed Wortman Park will look like, featuring three pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts and a scenic park area, all located southeast of the Bremer Center.

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Since April, Lincoln Creek Landscaping has been doing groundwork for the developing Wortman Park brought together by the Bremer Community Center. As of Friday, the retaining walls have been completed with the LCL crew prepping the ground to pour concrete.
Stacey and Steph Holloway live in Phillips and are excited to greet friends, family and visitors for Stacey’s Cancer Benefit that will take place at Phillips Memorial Hall on Saturday starting at 4 p.m.

Stacey and Steph Holloway live in Phillips and are excited to greet friends, family and visitors for Stacey’s Cancer Benefit that will take place at Phillips Memorial Hall on Saturday starting at 4 p.m.

Holloway cancer benefit Saturday

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
It was a cause for celebration Friday evening as the Holloway family of Phillips received the news that the family patriarch, Stacey, is now cancer free after being diagnosed last year.
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Jury selected for Adams trial

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
When members of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners arrived at the courthouse for their regular 8:30 a.m. meeting Monday morning, there were no parking spaces available to them.