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Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

Courthouse 125 celebration plans coming together

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A celebration initially planned for 2020 is back on track and gaining momentum as the community prepares to honor the 125th anniversary and history of the iconic Hamilton County Courthouse.
This screen capture shows Vice President Kamala Harris addressing 2021 graduates during the CNN special. Various students, including Journey Noyes, were chosen to Zoom in to the event. They can be seen on the screen behind Harris.

This screen capture shows Vice President Kamala Harris addressing 2021 graduates during the CNN special. Various students, including Journey Noyes, were chosen to Zoom in to the event. They can be seen on the screen behind Harris.

Noyes participates in CNN graduation special

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Aurora Girl Scout Journey Noyes was invited to participate in a special CNN graduation event alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Noyes was part of the virtual audience for “Graduation 2021: A CNN Special Event,” which aired at 6 p.m. May 23.
The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.

The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.

City council approves second reading for clubhouse annexation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.
Gage Griffith won two gold medals at the state track and field meet at Omaha Burke over the weekend, sweeping the discus and shot put events.

Gage Griffith won two gold medals at the state track and field meet at Omaha Burke over the weekend, sweeping the discus and shot put events.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The double Gage Gage Griffith waited until the final throw of both his events to have the throw of his life.  He couldn’t explain why, but it didn’t matter. The Aurora junior left Omaha Burke wearing two gold medals and a huge smile.
Giltner’s smallest students will soon have room to grow and play in a new, larger space.

Giltner’s smallest students will soon have room to grow and play in a new, larger space.

Giltner child care facility expanding in size, capacity

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The Little Stingers Childcare Program in Giltner is expecting to nearly double its capacity this week, from 40 to 70, by expanding its facility with the addition of a modular building being transported from Grand Island.
A 1,000 sq.-ft. expansion at Hairy Situations Dog Spa and Self Wash, located at 1621 9th St., now offers six large kennels and a play area for dogs.

A 1,000 sq.-ft. expansion at Hairy Situations Dog Spa and Self Wash, located at 1621 9th St., now offers six large kennels and a play area for dogs.

Hairy Situations expands facility, services

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Jodi Powers has learned a thing or three since opening her Hairy Situations Dog Spa and Self Wash in 2019, and one of the key lessons is that more and more customers needed space to board their canine companions.
Residents of Hamilton County are encouraged to come out to partake in a day of remembrance Monday.

Residents of Hamilton County are encouraged to come out to partake in a day of remembrance Monday.

Memorial Day services planned

News Staff
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Residents of Hamilton County are encouraged to come out to partake in a day of remembrance Monday, honoring the men and women who died in service to their country by attending any or all Memorial Day services in several locations.
Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala.

Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala.

Changes in store for A’ROR’N Days

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala after a one-year pandemic pause.
May is recognized as National Drug Court Month.

May is recognized as National Drug Court Month.

May celebrates National Drug Court Month

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
May is recognized as National Drug Court Month and District Judge Rachel Daugherty of the fifth judicial district has been working to bring the benefit of the program to those in Hamilton and Merrick counties.