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ohn Boeder, operations manager and executive chef at The Leadership Center, stands by his best producing silver maple tree.

ohn Boeder, operations manager and executive chef at The Leadership Center, stands by his best producing silver maple tree.

Sweet harvest is nearing its end here

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
It has probably never occurred to most Nebraskans that they could top their morning pancakes with real maple syrup made from maple sap harvested from trees on their own property. Not only is it possible, but it’s being done by several people right here in Aurora.
Tiffany Cure steps off the elevator on the top floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse last August for her initial court appearance on charges of child abuse resulting in death.

Tiffany Cure steps off the elevator on the top floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse last August for her initial court appearance on charges of child abuse resulting in death.

Cure released from jail to give birth

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant last August was released briefly from the Hamilton County Jail briefly in the past week in order to give birth to her own child.
The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office to be located at the fairgrounds.

The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office to be located at the fairgrounds.

County passes resolution to use design-build on Extension bldg

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
One more step in the process of designing and building a new facility at the county fairgrounds for the Hamilton County Extension office was taken Monday morning at the regular meeting of the county commission.
Lauren Wineteer spins a tale about the life of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.

Lauren Wineteer spins a tale about the life of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.

Aurora’s living wax museum returns

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Aurora Middle School’s “People of the Past” (POP) returned March 18 with 84 historical figures brought to life by the seventh graders. This year, the seventh graders raised $2,445.22 to support the Inclusive Playground, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Fig Tree and Vine.
Seniors Adi Fahrnbruck of Aurora and Gage Friesen of HPC are off and running for the spring track season.

Seniors Adi Fahrnbruck of Aurora and Gage Friesen of HPC are off and running for the spring track season.

ANR springs into spring sports

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
March 21 was officially the first day of spring, which means spring sports season has arrived as well. The News-Register carries on a proud tradition by offering a sneak peak at this year’s spring Husky, Hawk, Hornet and Storm teams.
This 18-wheeler was one of the casualties of the brief blizzard that blew through Hamilton County last Wednesday. The northbound rig was spotted along Highway 14 about four miles north of Aurora early Thursday morning after the wind had died down and the skies had cleared. Numerous stalled and stuck vehicles were scattered along Highways 14 and 34 that morning and I-80 was closed for a period of time from Omaha to the Wyoming border.

This 18-wheeler was one of the casualties of the brief blizzard that blew through Hamilton County last Wednesday. The northbound rig was spotted along Highway 14 about four miles north of Aurora early Thursday morning after the wind had died down and the skies had cleared. Numerous stalled and stuck vehicles were scattered along Highways 14 and 34 that morning and I-80 was closed for a period of time from Omaha to the Wyoming border.

Blizzard knocks out power, halts local travel

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The phrase “what a difference a day makes” was perhaps never so appropriate as the difference between Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, the 19th. Tuesday last week was a page right out of springtime, with sunny skies, balmy temperatures in the mid 60s and breezes averaging 15 mph.
Crews have been busy installing various utilities under 1st Street in Aurora for months. In mid-April, work will begin on a major reconstruction project which will shut the street down from Highway 34 to the railroad tracks.

Crews have been busy installing various utilities under 1st Street in Aurora for months. In mid-April, work will begin on a major reconstruction project which will shut the street down from Highway 34 to the railroad tracks.

Construction set to begin soon on 1st Street project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
City officials are advising local residents and area motorists that construction is scheduled to begin soon on a major 1st Street renovation project which will shut the highly-travelled corridor down from mid-April until just before school begins in August.
Eva Yllescas as SpongeBob SquarePants sings with the cast of Aurora High School's production of "The SpongeBob Musical."

Eva Yllescas as SpongeBob SquarePants sings with the cast of Aurora High School's production of "The SpongeBob Musical."

Cast to bring ‘SpongeBob’ to life

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The anticipation is rising among Aurora High School’s musical cast and ensembles as they finish final preparations for their production of “The SpongeBob Musical,” which opens Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Middle School Theater.
City crews have begun clearing streets in Aurora, though piles of wet, heavy snow remain in the center of some streets, making travel difficult.

City crews have begun clearing streets in Aurora, though piles of wet, heavy snow remain in the center of some streets, making travel difficult.

Blizzard knocks out power

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A forecast for snow and heavy winds hit the region as predicted overnight Wednesday, blanketing the area with a layer of snow and ice that knocked out power in several communities.Much of Hamilton County was without power when residents woke up Wednesday morning.