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Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Blazin’ Wings restaurant coming to Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A Grand Island man announced plans this week to open a new restaurant on Highway 34 in Aurora, sharing the details for the pending debut of Blazin’ Wings N More. Ernesto Franco brings more than 20 years of experience in the food industry to his new venture, which he hopes to open sometime in March.
Pictured from left, OB doctors Jennifer Harney, Alexis Erbst and Jeff Muilenburg stand in a room previously used as a birthing suite. Much of the equipment remains after a transition to a shared care model, giving OB physicians tools needed for prenatal and postnatal care for moms and babies.

Pictured from left, OB doctors Jennifer Harney, Alexis Erbst and Jeff Muilenburg stand in a room previously used as a birthing suite. Much of the equipment remains after a transition to a shared care model, giving OB physicians tools needed for prenatal and postnatal care for moms and babies.

MCHI transitions to shared care model for OB

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) has announced that obstetrical care provided through their clinic and hospital has transitioned to a shared care model, which means that babies will no longer be delivered in Aurora.
City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

Council approves 2nd reading of Kremer 5th Sub. annexation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved the second of three required readings to advance annexation of a parcel in the Kremer 5th Subdivision during a very brief meeting Jan. 25. Lot 2 of the Kremer Subdivision just north of A Street has been proposed for annexation into the city limits.
A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

Poco Creek Golf holds annual meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Members of the Poco Creek Golf Course elected new board members during last week’s annual meeting, where they also reviewed course revenues, expenses and activities, including a progress report on construction of a new clubhouse.
Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Doug Dexter appointed as county attorney

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Local attorney Mike Powell took in his final meeting as the official county attorney Monday, as commissioners accepted his letter of resignation and welcomed acting then-current deputy county attorney Doug Dexter to fill the remainder of his term. Powell announced his resignation during the Dec.
Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Fire destroys Marquette home An early morning blaze in below-freezing temperatures claimed a Marquette family home Thursday, drawing response from Marquette, Hampton, Aurora and Central City volunteer departments.
This pavement will be torn out beginning this week, which means A Street will be closed for several weeks from the Edgerton Explorit Center parking lot extending east for several blocks.

This pavement will be torn out beginning this week, which means A Street will be closed for several weeks from the Edgerton Explorit Center parking lot extending east for several blocks.

A Street east closed for construction

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Unseasonably warm weather in the months of December and January allowed crews working on the city’s South Interceptor Sewer project to proceed faster than planned, which as of Monday means a notable change on A Street east of Highway 14.
For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.

For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.

Home Show cancelled for 2022

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.
Numerous local candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the 2022 election, with ample time still remaining for others to join the respective races.

Numerous local candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the 2022 election, with ample time still remaining for others to join the respective races.

Several local candidates file for elected office

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Numerous local candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the 2022 election, with ample time still remaining for others to join the respective races. Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers reported that incumbents have until Feb.
Courtesy photo // Camden Morris’ photo, titled ‘Pivot in the Sunset’ now hangs proudly in one of Sen. Ben Sasse’s offices. When in color, the photo features deep reds, oranges and yellows.

Courtesy photo // Camden Morris’ photo, titled ‘Pivot in the Sunset’ now hangs proudly in one of Sen. Ben Sasse’s offices. When in color, the photo features deep reds, oranges and yellows.

HPC freshman wins Sasse photo contest

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
High Plains Community Schools freshman Camden Morris has officially added a feather in his accomplishments cap after being named one of only a select few to have their photographs displayed in Sen. Ben Sasse’s office this year.