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Lots of opportunities to scout for Easter eggs are coming up the next two weekends

Lots of opportunities to scout for Easter eggs are coming up the next two weekends

Easter Egg Hunts are springing up throughout Hamilton County

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Easter Bunny will be a busy bunny in Hamilton County over the next couple of weekends. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 this year, Easter egg hunts are planned throughout the area sponsored by various groups starting this Saturday.
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Merkel, Holloways charged with assault

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Two of the men who sought the Republican nomination for Hamilton County commissioner a year ago are scheduled to appear in county court later this month on charges related to an altercation that took place between them on Feb. 9.
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School responds to Nazi flag incident

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
An investigation continues as of Monday at Aurora Public Schools regarding an incident which occurred Thursday involving two students holding a Nazi flag in the locker room at the middle school.Supt.
A few of the 18 members of the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department.

A few of the 18 members of the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Hordville VFD protects more than just the town

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
While the community of Hordville in northern Hamilton County has a population of just 137, the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for fire protection for many square miles of crop and pasture land in the area, plus many newer homes situated on lakes near the Platte River.
Pictured above are members of the Giltner Fire Department

Pictured above are members of the Giltner Fire Department

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Giltner Fire & Rescue squad is ready at a moment’s notice

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Giltner Fire Department stands proud with 26 members eager to serve and protect their community.Fire Chief Bradley Consbruck reported that Giltner firefighters and EMTs responded to 61 calls in the past year.
These members of Troop C of the Nebraska State Patrol help keep local highways safe.

These members of Troop C of the Nebraska State Patrol help keep local highways safe.

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NE State Patrol troopers work to keep local highways safe

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
In addition to the work done by sheriff’s deputies and local police, roadways in Hamilton and York counties are also patrolled daily by 10 troopers of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) who are members of what is known as the York/Aurora Group of Troop C, headquartered in Grand Island.
The personnel of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

The personnel of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff’s Office responsible for law enforcement, jail, dispatch

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy and his eight deputies answered more than 2,100 calls for service last year including reports of reckless driving and other traffic complaints, assisting with medical emergencies, animal bites, thefts and other emergencies and crimes that took place within the...