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Aurora High School 2008 graduate Emily (Larson) Dykema (left) teaches concert band and jazz band at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill.

Aurora High School 2008 graduate Emily (Larson) Dykema (left) teaches concert band and jazz band at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill.

Dykema finds her niche as band teacher

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
When walking up to the director’s podium every day, band teacher Emily (Larson) Dykema strives to help her students at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill., learn and grow as musicians.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

Giltner School Board may rerun bond issue

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The outcome of a board retreat by the Giltner School Board on Monday night was a plan to possibly make a second try at getting a bond approved by voters to make renovations and additions to the school in Giltner.
Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

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Cure denied request for bond reduction

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A request to reduce bond for the woman charged in the death of an infant in Marquette in August, has been denied by Judge Lynelle Homolka. Tiffany Cure, 20, of Marquette appeared in court on Sept.
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

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Judge sets bond at $2 million for Caleb Arnett

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Murder suspect Caleb Arnett will remain in the custody of the state Department of Health and Human Services’ Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) for the foreseeable future.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

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HPS holds annual budget hearing

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hampton School Board held its legally required public hearing Monday night to “discuss support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget for 2024-25 and consider amendments relative thereto,” but beyond the members of the board and school...
Village of Phillips

Village of Phillips

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Phillips to let bids for park upgrade

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Most of the discussions at the September meeting of the Phillips Board of Trustees last Tuesday had to do with decisions to be finalized at the October meeting. Among the items discussed were new sidewalks and sprinklers for the village’s George Jensen Memorial Park.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

High Plains School Board approves 2024-25 budget

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The High Plains Community School Board approved its 2024-25 budget without incident during its regular meeting Monday night.According to HPC Supt. Jason Brown, there were no changes to the budget from what was finalized during its Aug. 26 special meeting and put out for publication.
FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.

FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.

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Gimpel named Rookie of the Year at NTDC

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In driving an 18-wheeler more than 500 miles a day in his job as a FedEx freight driver working out of the Aurora hub near Love’s, Aurora native Todd Gimpel has lots of experience and has been accident-free throughout his 20 years on the road.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County commissioners approve Phase 1 of courthouse project

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Despite a last-minute suggested alteration to the plans from County Commissioner Francis McDonald, the board of commissioners on Monday voted to go forward with plans to begin a long-planned courthouse renovation and restoration project.