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

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

Hornets ride roller coaster in pair of contests

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Giltner boys basketball team had a great start to the season, but shooting woes have killed the momentum the team started with.  Those offensive struggles continued Dec. 9 as Nebraska Lutheran visited Giltner and left with a 49-27 win.
Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Goodwill on menu for holiday meal There was joy in the faces of people on both sides of the table Saturday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry, as those doing both the giving and receiving were in a festive mood.
In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Heavyweight Business In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23.
Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Hornets sweep Harvard Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Both Hornet teams kicked off its 2022-23 seasons with huge starts, both defeating Harvard on the road Thursday.  The girls team shot the ball over 70 times on the night, picking up a 43-18 win while the boys team rolled to a 50-21 win.
Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

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

HPC holds Giltner in check during early season contest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
It was quite the debut for HPC’s freshmen.  The Lady Storm’s two leading scorers were playing in their first-ever high school basketball game and played well enough to carry HPC to a 41-29 win over area-rival Giltner in Polk Friday.
From left to right, teacher and coach Nancy Lockmon, Principal Chris Pietrzak, Hamilton County deputy sheriff Drew Scott, counselor Ashley McCarter and paraeducator Karissa Bish observe and take record as teacher Dani Trosper performs CPR and preschool teacher Amy Wilson stands by to deliver shocks by automated external defibrillator. The members of the Emergency Response Team took turns with CPR in order to continue the quality of the action for the drill for Project ADAM Heart Safe program.

From left to right, teacher and coach Nancy Lockmon, Principal Chris Pietrzak, Hamilton County deputy sheriff Drew Scott, counselor Ashley McCarter and paraeducator Karissa Bish observe and take record as teacher Dani Trosper performs CPR and preschool teacher Amy Wilson stands by to deliver shocks by automated external defibrillator. The members of the Emergency Response Team took turns with CPR in order to continue the quality of the action for the drill for Project ADAM Heart Safe program.

Giltner Public School on track to becoming Heart Safe

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
An 18-year-old student collapses on the floor near the restrooms at Giltner Public Schools at around 1:05 p.m. He is unresponsive, not breathing and has no heartbeat. School staff members have just seconds to respond while waiting for emergency services, first from Giltner and then Aurora.
Front and center in the action, Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) and firefighter Derreck Eastman help guide this gurney toward an ambulance during the training scenario.

Front and center in the action, Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) and firefighter Derreck Eastman help guide this gurney toward an ambulance during the training scenario.

Giltner fire department aids in crash scenarios

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck, alongside firefighter Derreck Eastman, were just two of many first responders who volunteered their time Nov. 1 to help train Nebraska State Patrol recruits in crash response scenarios.
Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Back to the finals (again) For the third year in a row and the fifth time since 2015, Aurora will play for a football state championship following a 40-19 win over Boone Central in the Class C1 semifinals.
Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

GADC joins with GPS for 5th year of Veteran’s Day program

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time.