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Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy escorts murder suspect Jeffrey Adams into county court Tuesday morning.

Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy escorts murder suspect Jeffrey Adams into county court Tuesday morning.

Local murder suspect to face prelim March 21

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday morning saw the Hamilton County Courthouse play host to its first murder case since 1989.  Escorted by law enforcement, suspect Jeffrey Adams entered the Hamilton County Court courtroom and was met by a full house.
The ethanol plant on Aurora’s western edge is under new ownership as of last week, with the Aurora Cooperative selling majority interest in the plant to Kearney-based KAAPA Ethanol Holdings.

The ethanol plant on Aurora’s western edge is under new ownership as of last week, with the Aurora Cooperative selling majority interest in the plant to Kearney-based KAAPA Ethanol Holdings.

Ethanol plant owned by new company

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
KAAPA Ethanol Holdings, LLC (“KAAPA”) and Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company announced Thursday that the parties have closed on a joint venture, forming a new company to be known as KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC.
Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.

Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.

Living her life in service of others, Barnell turns 95

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Shirley (Grosshans) Barnell turns 95 on March 5, having been born in Stockham back in 1928. Her long life has been filled with many twists and a drive to participate and give back to her community.
Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle.

Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle.

ISSI’s $1 million contract approved

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle. Hueftle was on hand to push a current project and $1 million Community Development Block Grant by International Sensor Systems (ISSI) in Aurora.
Crime scene tape surrounds the Adams home in Marquette Sunday as law enforcement begins homicide investigation.

Crime scene tape surrounds the Adams home in Marquette Sunday as law enforcement begins homicide investigation.

Suspect arrested in Marquette homicide investigation

Kurt Johnson
Monday, February 27, 2023
The Nebraska State Patrol, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton County Attorney reported details Monday regarding the investigation of a homicide that occurred in Marquette over the weekend. The investigation began at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora duo talk FFA officer roles, leadership Finishing out their senior years at Aurora High School in FFA style, Devin Danielson and Garrett Bellis make up a small portion of a pretty impressive FFA officer team for the current school year.
Kurt Finkey and his wife, Jill.

Kurt Finkey and his wife, Jill.

Finkey hired as new Giltner principal

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Louisville Public School District school counselor Kurt Finkey is set to become Giltner Public School’s K-12 principal and activities director after the resignation of principal Christopher Pietrzak. Finkey stated that he was ready to accept the job and bring his years of experience to Giltner.
Mindy Jemison (left) and Chris Florez, co-owners of Homegrown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping in Giltner, sit at their home office. The two handle individual and business taxes along with other financial services.

Mindy Jemison (left) and Chris Florez, co-owners of Homegrown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping in Giltner, sit at their home office. The two handle individual and business taxes along with other financial services.

Giltner sisters-in-law give family feel to taxes

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Two sister-in-law businesswomen are bringing a hometown feel to getting taxes done in Giltner.  Chris Florez and Mindy Jemison had 35 clients last year including three to four businesses for their new enterprise, Hometown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping, LLC.