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Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

Bauer behind the wheel at Postal Mopar

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
When someone goes to a demolition derby, they will see see beaten-up old cars pummel other worn-down vehicles into bits of crumpled sheet metal on wheels. A few in the audience might notice a distinctive, new blue shining out from the back end of a car.
Georgia Berthelsen, right, and Megan Newman have announced a new partnership at Hello Gorgeous Salon & AfterGlow Tanning, with the two women now working as co-owners.

Georgia Berthelsen, right, and Megan Newman have announced a new partnership at Hello Gorgeous Salon & AfterGlow Tanning, with the two women now working as co-owners.

Berthelsen, Newman forge partnership

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Georgia Berthelsen and Megan Newman took their business connection to a new level recently, forming a partnership as co-owners of Hello Gorgeous Salon & AfterGlow Tanning in downtown Aurora.
Pictured during their first day of operations at the Hohl Orthodontics satellite office in Aurora are from left: Jenny Fleek, Jenny Schenk, Dr. Rebecca Hohl and Dr. Landon Peterson.

Pictured during their first day of operations at the Hohl Orthodontics satellite office in Aurora are from left: Jenny Fleek, Jenny Schenk, Dr. Rebecca Hohl and Dr. Landon Peterson.

Hohl Orthodontics opens satellite office

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Gothenburg native Dr. Rebecca Hohl has expanded her Lincoln-based orthodontics practice to Aurora, saying she is excited about the opportunity to provide area families the convenience of specialized dental care in Hamilton County. Hohl and three staff members, including in-house orthodontist Dr.
Jordan Watson stands by his new “mobile office,” a pickup featuring his new Watson Turf Solutions logo. The Aurora graduate has worked for other lawn care companies for 17 years and decided last fall to start his own business.

Jordan Watson stands by his new “mobile office,” a pickup featuring his new Watson Turf Solutions logo. The Aurora graduate has worked for other lawn care companies for 17 years and decided last fall to start his own business.

Watson launches new lawn care venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Jordan Watson announced this week that he is making a lifelong dream come true, launching his own lawn care business from his hometown of Phillips.
Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Blazin’ Wings restaurant coming to Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A Grand Island man announced plans this week to open a new restaurant on Highway 34 in Aurora, sharing the details for the pending debut of Blazin’ Wings N More. Ernesto Franco brings more than 20 years of experience in the food industry to his new venture, which he hopes to open sometime in March.
Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

2021: A year of growth, change in business

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Pandemic issues remained a challenge for businesses large and small in 2021, though there were notable signs of progress and change throughout Hamilton County.
As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Girl’s wellness day offers self-care advice A small group of Aurora Middle School’s female students gathered Dec. 29 at the home of the Huskies to participate in a day tailored to their mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Ben Johnson, left, and Zane Zents display an updated version of The Grain Weevil, what the start-up company describes as “an ag robot doing the work that no farmer should.”

Ben Johnson, left, and Zane Zents display an updated version of The Grain Weevil, what the start-up company describes as “an ag robot doing the work that no farmer should.”

Grain Weevil start-up gaining traction

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
A Grain Weevil concept designed to improve grain bin safety is slowly but surely gaining traction and credibility as father and son co-founders Chad and Ben Johnson report significant progress in developing the foundation and funding needed to take their product to market nationwide.