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Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

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Technology is in their futures Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology. They grew up with it. They embrace it.
Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

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Fire destroys Marquette home An early morning blaze in below-freezing temperatures claimed a Marquette family home Thursday, drawing response from Marquette, Hampton, Aurora and Central City volunteer departments.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Recall ballots mailed to Giltner patrons

Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers reported this week that ballots have been mailed out to Giltner Public School District patrons regarding a recall initiative targeting former Giltner School Board president Chris Waddle.
Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Hornets battle through tough stretch of rated opponents

Giltner had a tough task last week, taking on three teams, all of which are listed in the Class D rankings and have a combined six losses.  The middle of those three games was Friday night, as Giltner welcomed Class D2 No. 7 Osceola to town.
Several power poles were downed across the county in last week’s storm, including on 6 Road east of Giltner.

Several power poles were downed across the county in last week’s storm, including on 6 Road east of Giltner.

Tornadoes roll through area in ‘historic event’

A combination of tornadoes and straight-line winds blew through Hamilton County Dec. 15, causing random reports of damage in the area in what weather officials are calling “a historic storm event.
Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.

Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.

Santa’s favorite cookie: an in-depth discussion

BigRich is a self-proclaimed “cookie guy.” Just like the big man in a red suit from the North Pole, cookies are a weakness. No, they’re necessary.  How else is Santa Claus supposed to deliver presents to every kid in one night? Cookies are required to get the job done.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner school set to add agriculture program

Giltner’s search for a full-time agriculture and science teacher is officially underway with full support from its school board.  Monday’s regular meeting featured discussion about advertising for a new full-time ag teacher, something that’s been discussed for several months.  Supt.
Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

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Neighbors return favor to Giltner farmer Richard LaBrie has been on the giving end of a harvest bee, helping friends and neighbors bring in their crops when they could not.