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The Edgerton Explorit Center partnered with the Aurora high school golf coaches for a youth golf academy last week at the new practice facility on the Poco Creek grounds. Aurora coach Craig Badura noted 26 players participating in the three-day camp, more than he’s had when hosting a similar academy on his own.

The Edgerton Explorit Center partnered with the Aurora high school golf coaches for a youth golf academy last week at the new practice facility on the Poco Creek grounds. Aurora coach Craig Badura noted 26 players participating in the three-day camp, more than he’s had when hosting a similar academy on his own.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Edgerton, Husky golf team up for youth golf academySmiles and birdies were everywhere at Poco Creek last week, perhaps no one having more fun than Aurora golf coach Craig Badura, watching a group of youngsters learn a game they can play for a lifetime.
Jim Higby and Beth (Troester) Andrews.

Jim Higby and Beth (Troester) Andrews.

Two Aurora alums to be inducted to Hall of Fame

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Two members of the Aurora High School Classes of 1963 and 1973 will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame this Friday during A’ROR’N Days festivities. The presentation will be made during the intermission of the BD & the Boys concert sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Dirt work has begun on the new Dollar General Market planned for the west edge of Aurora on Highway 34, as well as the entrance off of the highway itself.

Dirt work has begun on the new Dollar General Market planned for the west edge of Aurora on Highway 34, as well as the entrance off of the highway itself.

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Aurora business front reflects change, growth in past year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Change is constant in the business world, and that’s been visibly apparent in Aurora during the past year with a number of start-ups and expansion projects reflecting the community’s progressive mindset.
A'ROR'N Days 2023 -- Rock n Roll

A'ROR'N Days 2023 -- Rock n Roll

A’ROR’N Days set to Rock n Roll

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The stage is set for another version of Aurora’s annual community celebration, with A’ROR’N Days offering activities for people of all ages Thursday through Sunday.Overall, the schedule for A’ROR’N Days weekend is similar to past years, though there are a few changes in store for version 2023.
Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

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Hampton board OKs plans for new subdivision

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
In an 11-minute session that was almost the complete opposite of last week’s regular Hampton Village Board meeting, the board took action Monday night on the agreement with the Hampton Community Development Corporation (HCDC) to put in a new subdivision on the town’s western edge.
A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

Operation Shine Camp helps kids, volunteers shine

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The sun shined down brightly on dozens of young shining faces Friday afternoon June 9, as the first Operation Shine weekend camp of the season began at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp north of Hordville. As cars carrying the young campers rolled into the campground from all over the region at about 3 p.
Community garage sale a hit in Aurora.

Community garage sale a hit in Aurora.

Community garage sale

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, June 17, 2023
It was a picture-perfect weekend for a community garage sale in Aurora, with cooler temps creating a nice setting to bounce among the 100+ sales set up all across town.
The Harmons, including father Jacob, Jackson on his shoulders, Garrett with dog face paint and Kaiden, kneeling, inspect a vintage automobile at Giltner Daze Car Show.

The Harmons, including father Jacob, Jackson on his shoulders, Garrett with dog face paint and Kaiden, kneeling, inspect a vintage automobile at Giltner Daze Car Show.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Giltner Daze dazzles with car show after rainy startGiltner Daze shined through despite a rainy start with its first annual car show and other attractions on Saturday.
The Hampton Village Board is asking local residents to voluntarily reduce their use of water to reduce the pressure on the town's lone functioning water well.

The Hampton Village Board is asking local residents to voluntarily reduce their use of water to reduce the pressure on the town's lone functioning water well.

New water restrictions approved in Hampton

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
With rising concerns about the longevity of the town’s lone water well and dropping groundwater levels due to the ongoing drought, the Hampton Village Board passed a resolution Monday night calling for voluntary water usage restrictions by residents.
Crews with Mid-Nebraska Land Developers have been busy moving dirt on this site just north of Highway 34 west of the 1st Street intersection, where a new Dollar General Market store will soon be built.

Crews with Mid-Nebraska Land Developers have been busy moving dirt on this site just north of Highway 34 west of the 1st Street intersection, where a new Dollar General Market store will soon be built.

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Dollar General building 2nd store here

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Dirt work has begun on a site just north of Highway 34 at the west edge of Aurora for what will soon be a new Dollar General Market, opening perhaps as early as December.