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No one was injured in this two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near the school.

No one was injured in this two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near the school.

Two-vehicle accident

Kurt Johnson
Friday, January 14, 2022
No injuries were reported though vehicle damage was severe late Thursday afternoon at the scene of a two-car crash near Aurora High School. Emergency personnel was on the scene quickly at the corner of 5th and L streets.
Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now.

Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Adopt-A-Pet donation marks milestone year Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now, evident by the photos found in the teacher’s classroom that feature students now grown and teaching on their own.
According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora. 

According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora. 

Loose dog evading rescue, help wanted

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora.  Volunteers state the animal has been loose since at least Dec.
Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Surge in COVID straining MCHI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
A surge in reported COVID cases combined with a number of other respiratory illnesses are threatening the local healthcare system, according to reports from Memorial Community Health in Aurora.
Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

2021: A year of growth, change in business

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Pandemic issues remained a challenge for businesses large and small in 2021, though there were notable signs of progress and change throughout Hamilton County.
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4R still in COVID ‘clear phase’

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The 4R Board took time during Monday’s meeting to reaffirm the district’s Safe Return to School (COVID) plan -- a topic at the forefront of many minds in the county as the case count spikes again to start 2022.
Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village board reviews water well, emergency siren status

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics. Utility Supt.
Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras.

Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras.

Commissioners approve body cam purchase

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras to be used across Aurora and Hamilton County law departments.
As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Girl’s wellness day offers self-care advice A small group of Aurora Middle School’s female students gathered Dec. 29 at the home of the Huskies to participate in a day tailored to their mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter sworn in as new deputy county attorney

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Doug Dexter was sworn in Thursday by Judge Rachel Daugherty, taking the oath of office to serve as Deputy Hamilton County Attorney. Dexter, who resides in Lincoln, fills a void left earlier in 2021 by the resignation of former deputy attorney Benjamin Dennis.