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Signs went up in front of Penner Athletic Courts on Highway 34 last week, signifying a pending change in ownership. The PAC was built by the Penner Family, making its debut in October of 2010 with a large Spikefest tournament.

Signs went up in front of Penner Athletic Courts on Highway 34 last week, signifying a pending change in ownership. The PAC was built by the Penner Family, making its debut in October of 2010 with a large Spikefest tournament.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Penner family puts PAC up for saleA competition gymnasium built in 2010 to provide more local gym space and host youth basketball and volleyball tournaments is for sale.
Caleb Arnett is brought into the courtroom for his arraignment Tuesday morning, accompanied by deputy sheriff Drew Scott.

Caleb Arnett is brought into the courtroom for his arraignment Tuesday morning, accompanied by deputy sheriff Drew Scott.

Arnett arraigned on 6 counts related to stabbing

Ron Burtz
Saturday, December 2, 2023
An Aurora man was arraigned on six counts Tuesday related to a multiple stabbing that resulted in the death of his step-father and the wounding of two other people early Saturday morning in Aurora.
This 1947 Navion airplane that has been hangared at the Aurora Airport for the past several years while undergoing a makeover, shines like chrome but the skin is actually polished aluminum accented with blue.

This 1947 Navion airplane that has been hangared at the Aurora Airport for the past several years while undergoing a makeover, shines like chrome but the skin is actually polished aluminum accented with blue.

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Classic Navion airplane gets a makeover in Aurora

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Guy Breault celebrated Thanksgiving in Aurora last week, feasting with good friends he has made in the many days he has spent here over the past several years.
Actors playing overly involved sports parents include, from left: Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, and Ayden Scott.

Actors playing overly involved sports parents include, from left: Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, and Ayden Scott.

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Giltner One-Act season finishing strong

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
It was a race to the stage as the 2023 Giltner One-Act Team prepared for its first performance of the day Monday. The students were getting ready to present the first of two performances of this season’s play that day.
The former Lutheran school building in Hampton which will be home to a community daycare facility.

The former Lutheran school building in Hampton which will be home to a community daycare facility.

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Hampton daycare closer to reality

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A planned community daycare center for the village of Hampton will pass a major milestone this Friday. The purchase of the former Lutheran school building by the Hampton Public School Foundation (HPSF) from St.
Aurora 4R School District

Aurora 4R School District

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Aurora students ‘seeing growth’ in state test scores

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Aurora Public Schools reports seeing growth in test scores released this week by the Nebraska Department of Education, noting that the testing process itself is stabilizing after going through a state of constant change the past few years.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton classified ‘Excellent’ by AQuESTT

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Hampton Schools saw a significant improvement over last year in the statewide school assessments and accountability ratings released last Wednesday by the Nebraska Department of Education. Supt.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

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Giltner state test scores reach new heights

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Giltner Public Schools has been seeing growth in standardized test scores as reported by the Nebraska Department of Education last week.Supt. Nick Mumm stated that the 2023 AQuESTT results were significantly better than what they have been in the past.
Jay and Christie Schulze pulled Santa’s Workshop through the downtown square Saturday night, one of 16 entries in the Come Home to Christmas lighted tractor parade.

Jay and Christie Schulze pulled Santa’s Workshop through the downtown square Saturday night, one of 16 entries in the Come Home to Christmas lighted tractor parade.

Hallmark comes to life in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Downtown Aurora reflected the look, feel and sound of the holidays with the fifth annual Come Home to Christmas celebration Saturday, prompting many to proclaim Aurora as an unofficial “Hallmark City.
Super Shot Contest

Super Shot Contest

ANR Super Shot Contest

Kurt Johnson
Monday, November 27, 2023
The photos are in and now it's time for viewers to select their favorite entries in the first-ever ANR Super Shot Contest.