HPC’s Chase Owens dribbles past BDS’s Easton Weber during the Storm’s 53-40 loss to the Eagles Saturday.

Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.