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Hamilton County commissioners passed a resolution Monday declaring February as National 4-H Month. Pictured from left after the brief ceremony are commissioners Francis McDonald, Nancy Salmon, Nicole SaBell, John Thomas, Rich Nelson, along with 4-Hers Sarah Mead and Logan McKay, and newly-hired 4-H coordinator Emily Soll.

Hamilton County commissioners passed a resolution Monday declaring February as National 4-H Month. Pictured from left after the brief ceremony are commissioners Francis McDonald, Nancy Salmon, Nicole SaBell, John Thomas, Rich Nelson, along with 4-Hers Sarah Mead and Logan McKay, and newly-hired 4-H coordinator Emily Soll.

County, ag society agree on plans for Extension bldg

County commissioners approved an interlocal agreement Monday with the Hamilton County Ag Society, setting in motion plans to build a new Extension office at the fairgrounds.
The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

Iconic Chuck’s building soon to be demolished

A piece of Aurora’s business history could soon be coming down based on plans discussed and approved last week by the Aurora Board of Adjustment. The structure along the busy Highway 34 corridor at 850 Q St., home for many years to Chuck’s Drive-In, is now one step closer to demolition.
Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

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Tennis lessons getting first serve in Aurora  Four years after cutting the tape on a brand-new tennis facility, the next phase of growing the game in Aurora is underway.
Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Allen offers insight during Hawk Honors

Aurora native and Husker standout Austin Allen helped recognize Hampton students for their academic achievement Monday morning, adding in some words of advice he has learned during a journey that may soon take him to the NFL.