History

Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Scheierman shines on Senior Night Baylor Scheierman is an emotional guy. That’s clear with the fun he has on and off the basketball floor.  The former Husky doesn’t consider himself to be emotional in the way of crying, though. There may have been a small exception last week.
Aurora Cooperative employee Les Regier unloads soybeans at the Marquette branch bin site. This photo was originally published in 1972.

Aurora Cooperative employee Les Regier unloads soybeans at the Marquette branch bin site. This photo was originally published in 1972.

A look back at local harvest, 1962

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Hamilton County is an agriculture hub and harvest season has been a large part of the area’s history since its incorporation.
This photo taken by long-time News-Register employee Laurie Pfeifer shows Skeet Mahler’s vehicle stuck in the mud of the construction area at the 9th Street intersection of Highway 34. Originally published on June 20, 1990, similar stories were told alongside the photo of the project being plagued by rain.

This photo taken by long-time News-Register employee Laurie Pfeifer shows Skeet Mahler’s vehicle stuck in the mud of the construction area at the 9th Street intersection of Highway 34. Originally published on June 20, 1990, similar stories were told alongside the photo of the project being plagued by rain.

Highway 34 history -- Project was years in making

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
It’s a part of daily life for many Hamilton County residents. Highway 34, running east to west throughout the area, is an essential to commuters between Aurora and Grand Island or York.
This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Housing subdivision primed for growth The landscape is changing quickly just west of 1st Street in Aurora, where a 60-lot housing subdivision is beginning to take shape with new townhomes and single-family dwellings the first of many to come.
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

Phillips alumni banquet celebrates milestone

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.
Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
STEM night in Giltner Science, community and fun combined to fill the Giltner gym Thursday as students and parents enjoyed a hands-on Edgerton STEM Night.
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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News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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.
Located at a familiar site, the Hamilton County Courthouse, this photo was taken in the 1895-96 era. It captures Sheriff A. J. McConaughey sitting at his desk (far left) across from his son, and deputy, B. E. McConaughey. Also pictured is janitor Charles Davis (far right). The fourth man, located in the back, is unknown.

Located at a familiar site, the Hamilton County Courthouse, this photo was taken in the 1895-96 era. It captures Sheriff A. J. McConaughey sitting at his desk (far left) across from his son, and deputy, B. E. McConaughey. Also pictured is janitor Charles Davis (far right). The fourth man, located in the back, is unknown.

A walk through the Sheriff’s Department: 1870-1900

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
One of the many agencies in Hamilton County that has been a part of its history since incorporation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department has seen its fair share of years.
Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum // These 4-Hers seem to be getting a lesson on sheep during an early Hamilton County Fair.

Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum // These 4-Hers seem to be getting a lesson on sheep during an early Hamilton County Fair.

Ag society marks 150th anniversary

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society, and by-proxy the Hamilton County Fair, have a long and well-loved history of tradition and perseverance.  To earmark the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the ag society this year’s fair is promised to be bigger and better than ever.