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Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Five area veterans awarded Quilts of Valor during fair

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
As is tradition and in the spirit of honoring those who have served the United States in the military, Jeanette Friesen and the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild was back at it again during the Thursday opening ceremonies of the 2022 Hamilton County Fair to present five veterans with their very own Quilt...
Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants in Sunday’s bid-calling competition at the Hamilton County Fair, where he finished in the top 10.

Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants in Sunday’s bid-calling competition at the Hamilton County Fair, where he finished in the top 10.

Aurora hosts auctioneering competition

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
 The Nebraska Auctioneers Association, a state trade organization representing the auctioneering profession in Nebraska, conducted its 39th annual Auctioneers State Championship Sunday in Aurora.
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Aurora Airport Authority updates on projects

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Aurora Airport Authority chairman Dr. John Wilcox, airport manager Terry Ott and treasurer Brett Mitchell made an appearance at the Aurora City Council meeting July 26 to update the council on upcoming projects and to request a continuation of the levy rate.
Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Trin Jensen Photography moves to downtown square Trin Jensen Photography is on the move, in more ways than one.
State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

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NDOT seeks input on plans to rebuild Hwy 34 in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Community and business leaders were invited to share feedback last week regarding a Nebraska State Department of Transportation proposal to rebuild Highway 34 through Aurora. With 1.
Aurora’s new stadium lights at the football field have been delivered and installed, but the 4R district is waiting for the lights’ control panel, a part of several supply chain issues for the school.

Aurora’s new stadium lights at the football field have been delivered and installed, but the 4R district is waiting for the lights’ control panel, a part of several supply chain issues for the school.

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Supply chain issues present learning curve for area schools

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting the local community. This report highlights feedback from superintendents at the four area schools.
Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants competing in Sunday's Nebraska Auctioneering Association bid competition at the Hamilton County Fair.

Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants competing in Sunday's Nebraska Auctioneering Association bid competition at the Hamilton County Fair.

County fair has arrived

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Back again in all its glory, the 2022 Hamilton County Fair is set to keep the masses entertained and showcase the best of the best in livestock other homemade and home-grown goods and entertainment.
Firefighters perform cleanup duties after it took two hours for responders from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw to put out the fire.

Firefighters perform cleanup duties after it took two hours for responders from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw to put out the fire.

Fire departments respond to blaze in Hampton

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Firefighters from Hampton, Aurora and Bradshaw responded to a house fire at the corner of 4th and G streets in Hampton Saturday around 3:20 p.m.
The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring.

The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring.

Election filing deadline for challengers Aug. 1

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The deadline for incumbents to file in the upcoming November elections passed on July 15, though non-incumbent candidates have until Aug. 1 to throw their hat in the ring. The following incumbents have filed for re-election in Hamilton County.
Journey Noyes of Aurora has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Journey Noyes of Aurora has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Noyes named Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Aurora graduate and long-time Girl Scout Journey Noyes has been named one of 22 Girl Scouts from Nebraska to have earned the Gold Award -- the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.