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The crew at Danish Oak in Hampton includes, from left: Grant Ferguson, Justin Kliewer, owners Jennifer and Dane Schafer, Shauna Pursley and Drake Schafer.

The crew at Danish Oak in Hampton includes, from left: Grant Ferguson, Justin Kliewer, owners Jennifer and Dane Schafer, Shauna Pursley and Drake Schafer.

Danish Oak expands staff, equipment

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Exactly 20 years after opening a furniture refinishing and restoration business in downtown Hampton, Dane Schafer and his family are celebrating success while also announcing exciting changes.
EMT captain Erin Ditloff goes waist deep in the training trailer to help firefighters train for a grain rescue scenario. Coffer dams were used to prevent grain from falling back as firefighters dig Ditloff and a training dummy out throughout the evening.

EMT captain Erin Ditloff goes waist deep in the training trailer to help firefighters train for a grain rescue scenario. Coffer dams were used to prevent grain from falling back as firefighters dig Ditloff and a training dummy out throughout the evening.

Hampton firefighters receive grain rescue training at Bradshaw event

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Hampton Fire and Rescue joined together with the Bradshaw Fire Department and Henderson Fire & Rescue to test out Central Valley Ag’s (CVA) grain training trailer on June 11.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County board hears budget requests

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
With the new county fiscal year having started July 1, the annual procession of offices, agencies and organizations has begun at the weekly Hamilton County Commission meetings to make budget requests for FY 2025-26.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board decides not to add an additional preschool class

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips announced last month that the district will not be adding another preschool class next fall, though conversations are continuing with other organizations about ways to help serve the growing need for preschool instruction in the community.
Mason and Carter Howland have formed M&C Dawg Patrol and are dedicated to helping pet owners keep their yards free of pet waste all year around.

Mason and Carter Howland have formed M&C Dawg Patrol and are dedicated to helping pet owners keep their yards free of pet waste all year around.

Business is picking up for M&C Dawg Patrol

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Aurora brothers Mason and Carter Howland have turned an unpleasant task for dog owners into a summer business which they plan to pursue year round.
Tale of the Ages

Tale of the Ages

A guide to living 50+ in this week's ANR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The B Section of this week's ANR is entitled A Tale of the Ages and is led off by an article examining 95-year old Auroran, Bob Leach's life and legacy in both the American Legion and in the business world.
A new policy enacted by the 4R school board bans the use of cell phones by students in school

A new policy enacted by the 4R school board bans the use of cell phones by students in school

New 4R policy bans cell phones

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Aurora School Board adopted a new policy banning cell phone use by students for the coming school year, following what Supt. Jody Phillips said is becoming a growing trend amongst Nebraska school districts.
The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground is seen in this artist rendering from the designers. Playground organizers are awaiting the final design which will add about 6,000 square feet to the project. The top of the photo represents Old Creek Road where the playground will be located.

The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground is seen in this artist rendering from the designers. Playground organizers are awaiting the final design which will add about 6,000 square feet to the project. The top of the photo represents Old Creek Road where the playground will be located.

Inclusive playground now closer to reality

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
With recent fundraising gains, opportunities for positive public exposure and the final design only days away, Hamilton County’s inclusive playground project is starting to gain some real traction.
As a member of the American Legion color guard, Robert ‘Bob’ Leach, folded and presented dozens of American flags to family members of deceased veterans. In May he joined the color guard again to present a flag to the family of fellow veteran and long-time friend Richard ‘Dick’ Grosshans.

As a member of the American Legion color guard, Robert ‘Bob’ Leach, folded and presented dozens of American flags to family members of deceased veterans. In May he joined the color guard again to present a flag to the family of fellow veteran and long-time friend Richard ‘Dick’ Grosshans.

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News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
As he turns 95 this month, long-time American Legion Post 42 member and Aurora businessman Bob Leach reflects back on a life which has been guided by a life-long mindset of always doing what was best for his community and country.