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Junior Kaitlyn Hunter is a member of the flag corps.

Junior Kaitlyn Hunter is a member of the flag corps.

Marching Huskies take the field

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora High School Marching Band took to the field Friday, opening the season with its first public performance. Though not yet in uniform, the band performed a portion of its halftime Pirates of the Caribbean show.  
If the city’s application for CDBG funds is approved, business owners in area including the downtown square and extending one block in every direction would be able use up to $50,000 for physical renovation projects.

If the city’s application for CDBG funds is approved, business owners in area including the downtown square and extending one block in every direction would be able use up to $50,000 for physical renovation projects.

Aurora to apply for CDBG funds for downtown revitalization

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved a request last week for a $435,000 Community Development Block Grant with a $100,000 match by participating business owners to help fund a downtown revitalization project .
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a St. Paul man Tuesday evening following an investigation into reported threats.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a St. Paul man Tuesday evening following an investigation into reported threats.

St. Paul man arrested for terroristic threats near Aurora exit

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a St. Paul man Tuesday evening following an investigation into reported threats. At approximately 4 p.m.
Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
MCHI CEO shares initial insight Six weeks into his new role as CEO at Memorial Community Health, Justin Wolf said he has been impressed with the healthcare organization he now leads as well as its host community, while also recognizing that this is indeed a significant time of transition.
The front exterior of the Winchester’s Saloon is quickly taking shape. Final completion and opening is expected within the coming months.

The front exterior of the Winchester’s Saloon is quickly taking shape. Final completion and opening is expected within the coming months.

Developers offer preview of rebuilt Winchester’s Saloon

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
A brand-new spin on an old institution of Phillips is being brought back from the past.  A structure looking like a white-tarp covered temple to hunting and the Old West will soon be completed as a bar and grill for the community, primed to be one of biggest eateries in the county at 3,000 sq. ft.
Claire Linic holds some influential books in her writing career against a locker backdrop. Despite being a co-author on two books and set to release her first novel soon, Linic said she is still the same “weird kid” she was in high school.

Claire Linic holds some influential books in her writing career against a locker backdrop. Despite being a co-author on two books and set to release her first novel soon, Linic said she is still the same “weird kid” she was in high school.

Comedy from sea to shining sea: a local writer’s journey

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Claire (Meyer) Linic, raised in Aurora, has flown out to and lived in three major cultural hubs -- Chicago, New York City and Los Angeles -- gathering her skills and knowledge for comedy writing as a bee gathers pollen from various flowers.
The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by almost 4 percent in 2022, topping $3 billion for the first time ever.

The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by almost 4 percent in 2022, topping $3 billion for the first time ever.

Valuation tops $3B after 3.9% gain in 2022

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by almost 4 percent in 2022, topping $3 billion for the first time ever. Hamilton County Assessor Pat Sandberg posted the 2022 valuation totals for all taxing subdivisions last week, noting an increase of $119.3 million for a total of $3,050,655,891.
The Aurora water tower shown with the tank partially sandblasted Work on the project is expected to be finished by early September.

The Aurora water tower shown with the tank partially sandblasted Work on the project is expected to be finished by early September.

Maguire Iron repaints water tower

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Aurora water tower is undergoing some changes thanks to the crews working for Maguire Iron, Inc. Project manager Tyson Rosenboom gave a step-by-step roadmap of where the project is now and where it has left to go.  Work started on July 22, with the ongoing sandblasting of the tower.
Aurora choral director Jason Frew, pictured with his wife Kristin and their children, was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.

Aurora choral director Jason Frew, pictured with his wife Kristin and their children, was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.

Frew named Young Choir Director of Year

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Though off of teaching duty for the summer, Aurora choral director Jason Frew was far from out of the limelight. The well-loved teacher was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

Nebraska State Fair is back in GI

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents. Located a short jaunt away in Grand Island, the 11-day summertime staple is set to begin Friday, Aug.