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This parade commander was a large part of the celebration.

This parade commander was a large part of the celebration.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Espressions returns to downtown Aurora  Originally established in 1999 by Linsey Snider and her daughter Heidi Walters, Espressions in downtown Aurora has reopened its doors. Walters has returned to Aurora to continue serving coffee, home-cooked lunches and more to those who stop in.
During one of many virtual learning sessions Edgerton staff members Nicole Havlik (left), Deb Miller and John Boeder were on deck to educate, and make sure things went smoothly.

During one of many virtual learning sessions Edgerton staff members Nicole Havlik (left), Deb Miller and John Boeder were on deck to educate, and make sure things went smoothly.

Edgerton holiday fundraiser cancelled, donations still critical

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Out of concern for the safety of its own community, the staff and board of Aurora’s Edgerton Explorit Center have decided to cancel the annual holiday fundraiser celebration.
Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

COVID-19 alarm reaches new high

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
State and local officials sounded a more heightened pandemic alarm this week, urging residents to be more vigilant in their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Gov.
Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox, left, and EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs stand by one of the city’s four ambulances, used as part of the new fire-based emergency medical service.

Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox, left, and EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs stand by one of the city’s four ambulances, used as part of the new fire-based emergency medical service.

City reports 1st-year learning curve with fire-based EMS

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
One year after taking over what had been a county owned and operated ambulance service, city leaders say it was the right decision to launch a fire-based EMS unit, though admitting that they faced an accelerated learning curve in the midst of a global pandemic.
DeMoine Adams tells Aurora High School Junior Leadership Academy students that leadership is the new cool.

DeMoine Adams tells Aurora High School Junior Leadership Academy students that leadership is the new cool.

DeMoine Adams gives lesson on leadership

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Junior Leadership Academy at Aurora High School invited a familiar face back to the building last week for a lesson in leadership.
Colonel John Bolduc (left) presents Trooper Ravi Singh with the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award.

Colonel John Bolduc (left) presents Trooper Ravi Singh with the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award.

Singh earns Distinguished Service Award

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Aurora Trooper Ravi Singh of the Nebraska State Patrol was recently awarded the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award for going above the call of duty during an accident earlier in the year.
Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

County passes COVID-19 resolution

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting featured another coronavirus related update, as commissioners took a joint stand by passing Resolution No. 1113, encouraging Hamilton County residents to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands regularly.
Trinidi Rice’s fellow cheerleaders rush to greet her upon her return home after almost three months recovering from a car accident.

Trinidi Rice’s fellow cheerleaders rush to greet her upon her return home after almost three months recovering from a car accident.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Trinidi Rice shares harrowing journey from accident to recovery Photos shared in last week’s newspaper showed a group of classmates, neighbors and friends awaiting Trinidi Rice as she returned home after a three-month stay in the hospital.
Highway 34 is a busy stretch of road between Aurora and Grand Island, with commuters travelling both ways to and from work on a daily basis.

Highway 34 is a busy stretch of road between Aurora and Grand Island, with commuters travelling both ways to and from work on a daily basis.

Commuting to work a common daily ritual

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The roads leading both to and from Hamilton County are filled with commuters on any given work day, with almost the exact same number of employees driving to jobs outside the county as those who are driving in.
The coronavirus continues to spread in Hamilton County.

The coronavirus continues to spread in Hamilton County.

‘They’re begging us’ for COVID help

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith didn’t have great news when giving county commissioners another COVID-19 update during Monday’s weekly meeting.  Cases are ramping up again, much as predicted.  “As you know things are kind of looking worse,” Smith began.