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Connie and Rod Howe are happy with their newly renovated 1920s home.
Year-long renovation was worth it all
Elizabeth Hunter
It took 20 years which included a solid year of hard work and inconveniences but Rod and Connie Howe of Aurora finally have their dream home.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Aurora grad Bryan Ladd was the keynote speaker at Friday’s Homecoming pep rally.
Huskies celebrate Homecoming
Kurt Johnson
Sixteen years after celebrating Husky homecoming as a senior himself, Bryan Ladd returned to Aurora Friday, this time as the keynote speaker in front of a welcoming Husky Nation.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Ethan Ramaekers and Emilia Huls.
Homecoming royalty
Kurt Johnson
Emilia Huls and Ethan Ramaekers were crowned king and queen Friday night, capping off a full week of Homecoming activities at AHS.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
This motorcycle driven by a Gothemburg man was involved in a Wednesday morning collision with a Jeep.
Dense fog leads to collision
Ron Burtz
The thick early morning fog of Wednesday, Sept. 20 was a contributing factor in a collision between a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and an SUV that sent both drivers to the hospital.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Tiffany Luebbe sunk a putt during Friday’s MCHI golf benefit, setting off a celebration amongst team members, from left: Dalton Chasting, Eric Smith and Chris Hyde.
MCHI golf benefit cards $14,000
Kurt Johnson
Golf was the game, but the scorecard was all about supporting Memorial Community Health Friday at Poco Creek Golf Course.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Jordan Oliva-Harring displays some of the cannabinoid inventory now available at High Vibe Spiritual Wellness on 9th Street in Aurora.
High Vibes Spiritual Wellness opens
Kurt Johnson
An Aurora man is expanding his family’s business model of selling hemp and cannabis products by opening High Vibes Spiritual Wellness at a new location just north of Highway 34 on 9th Street.Jordan Oliva-Harring opened the doors on his new retail venture Sept.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Carly Noack takes the oath as she is sworn in as Hamilton County clerk magistrate by Judge Lynelle D. Homolka Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13.
Noack sworn in as clerk magistrate
Elizabeth Hunter
Approximately 20 associates and family members gathered in a Hamilton County courtroom Sept. 13 to witness the swearing in of newly appointed Clerk Magistrate Carly Noack. The oath of office was administered by Judge Lynelle D. Homolka with Noack’s peers and family in attendance.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Aurora City Hall
City council OKs fiscal budget
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora City Council signed off on the 2023-24 fiscal year budget last week, approving a $62,000 increase in tax asking and a 2 percent increase in the tax levy.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Hamilton County Commission has approved a two-year interlocal agreement with the Village of Marquette for law enforcemnt.
County inks Marquette sheriff interlocal pact
Ron Burtz
Under an interlocal agreement approved by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 11, the Village of Marquette will receive 10 hours of patrol time by sheriff’s deputies each month beginning Oct. 1.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Nebraska Commissioner of Education, Brian Maher, left, presents Aurora Middle School teacher Scott Phillips with the 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year award on Wednesday morning.
Aurora's Scott Phillips named 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year
Ron Burtz
Scott Phillips was teaching his 7th Grade math class at Aurora Middle School at about 9:30 Wednesday morning when suddenly the door opened and a flood of TV and print reporters, school officials and Phillips' own family members poured into the classroom.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
