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Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

County talks Extension Office move

Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.
This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

Video confirms Proctor sighting in Hastings Jan. 12

The month-long search for an elderly Aurora couple missing since Jan. 11 led to a specific sighting early that next morning, the family reported on Friday, with Bob and Loveda Proctor confirmed by video tape to be at the Pump & Pantry on Highway 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12.
Giltner students Cooper Reeson, Kylon Jurgens and Caleb Schrock took home a statewide first place finish in the SIFMA stock market contest, competing against more than 300 other high school teams in Nebraska.

Giltner students Cooper Reeson, Kylon Jurgens and Caleb Schrock took home a statewide first place finish in the SIFMA stock market contest, competing against more than 300 other high school teams in Nebraska.

Giltner students top stock market competition

A handful of Giltner High School students have claimed statewide glory thanks to the Stock Market Game -- a program that, in Nebraska, puts students in grades 4-12 through a mock stock exchange period to see who comes out on top.
Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

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AHS starting up scholarship nights for seniors Aurora High School’s counseling office staff is now holding weekly scholarship nights for seniors. Every Tuesday night through the end of February, the office will be open for any senior seeking assistance.
Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Weaving with family: Fassnacht brings pot holders to life

Edging close to 100, 98-year-old Ramer Fassnacht weaves hot pad holders in a variety of colorful and distinctive patterns, to pass the time. In an added bonus, Fassnacht’s three daughters have joined his cause, selling his creations in the last year since he’s mastered his craft.
Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

Holliday, Hutsell plant BancWise flag in local housing market

Two local women with strong family ties to Hamilton County are reporting early success and growth as independent contractors for a Lincoln-based real estate firm, selling houses from their home offices in what they agree is an ideal personal and professional fit.
Aurora Senior Center volunteer Pat Phillips (left) hands a hot meal to Bob Dudley last week at the center’s meal drive-thru.

Aurora Senior Center volunteer Pat Phillips (left) hands a hot meal to Bob Dudley last week at the center’s meal drive-thru.

Senior Center sees growth in Meals on Wheels program

The welcoming warmth of a home-cooked meal is something universally cherished and it’s served up frequently through the Hamilton County Senior Center.  Welcoming in the new year, staff at the senior center report steady participation in their Meals on Wheels, drive-thru delivery and in-person meals.
Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Hamilton County gives hundreds of coats to Pine Ridge Reservation

Hamilton County residents have given $290 and hundreds of coats for the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribe at the Pine Ridge Reservation located at the border of Nebraska and South Dakota over New Years’ weekend, according to coat drive organizer and nonprofit president Jon Ruybalid.
The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

Grant to help Hampton village board review water options

The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.
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Giltner School Board moves forward with upgrades

The Giltner School Board approved a quote from Winfrey Plumbing regarding the high school gym locker rooms and tabled another quote from the company on the high school boys’ rest room on Jan. 11 while waiting for further information on the pricing of tiles and partitions. Supt.