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Man who walked away from crash still not found

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Hamilton County authorities are puzzling over a strange incident that occurred on Saturday related to a motor vehicle accident in the southern part of the county.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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Budget hearings dominate county board meeting

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Budget hearings from various agencies included in the county budget made up the bulk of the agenda for the regular Monday morning meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners this week.
These veterans were honored by being presented with Quilts of Valor to recognize their service. From left to right: Matthew Vetter, Denise Winton, Ed Winton and Brad Dietz.

These veterans were honored by being presented with Quilts of Valor to recognize their service. From left to right: Matthew Vetter, Denise Winton, Ed Winton and Brad Dietz.

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Four veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Four local veterans were honored with quilts of valor for their service in a ceremony held Saturday morning at the Plainsman Museum as part of the A’ROR’N Days festivities.
This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.

This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.

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Beck’s Seed to acquire Phillips Syngenta plant

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Syngenta corn seed production facility along Highway 34 near Phillips is changing hands again. Beck’s Seed Company, based in Indiana, announced Monday its acquisition of the plant with the transaction expected to close on Oct. 31.
Teri Finneman, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas and co-author of the book "Reviving Rural News" will be leading the study

Teri Finneman, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas and co-author of the book "Reviving Rural News" will be leading the study

News-Register part of a national newspaper initiative

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Aurora News-Register is excited to announce that the newspaper will be participating in a national initiative to consider changing the business model of local newspapers.
Kiersten Mersch blows some of the bubbles off the face of Creed Nisley after he spent time romping in the cloud of white stuff made by Edgerton’s bubble cannon on the west lawn of the courthouse.

Kiersten Mersch blows some of the bubbles off the face of Creed Nisley after he spent time romping in the cloud of white stuff made by Edgerton’s bubble cannon on the west lawn of the courthouse.

Crowds, classmates & community

Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Aurora was busting at the seams this weekend as alumni, family and friends came together to celebrate an annual tradition which filled the downtown square with people, energy and a sense of hometown pride.
This drainage ditch in a corn field south of Marquette on Thursday morning shows evidence of much rain overnight.

This drainage ditch in a corn field south of Marquette on Thursday morning shows evidence of much rain overnight.

Rain inundates area, causes flooding

Ron Burtz
Thursday, June 26, 2025
A series of rain storms moving through this area beginning Tuesday night have resulted in reports of up to 10 inches of rain in some areas over the past 48 hours.
The front side of the Gambles building was been blocked off Wednesday to keep people away from the property due to concern with its structural safety.

The front side of the Gambles building was been blocked off Wednesday to keep people away from the property due to concern with its structural safety.

Decision pending on downtown building

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A decision regarding the structural status of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora was postponed June 24 because city officials had not yet received an engineering report needed to help determine if it should be declared a dangerous building.
Hampton ag teacher Joel Miller, pictured here in a 2024 ANR photo, observes as Alana Wiarda preps feed for the Hawk Herd, a project Miller and his students have prided themselves on for seven-plus years.

Hampton ag teacher Joel Miller, pictured here in a 2024 ANR photo, observes as Alana Wiarda preps feed for the Hawk Herd, a project Miller and his students have prided themselves on for seven-plus years.

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Hampton teacher honored as state’s top FFA educator

Samuel Wishman
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
After 22 years in the classroom, 19 of them at Hampton, Joel Miller has been awarded one of the top honors for agriculture educators.Miller was named the 2025 Nebraska Golden Owl Award recipient, an honor given to one outstanding ag teacher each year, along with a $3,000 cash prize.