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Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.
Larry and Theresa Naeve, left, sold T&L Convenience & Liquor to their daughter Lori Meyer and her husband Brian, (not pictured) who are now co-owners and partners with store manager Missy Kliewer, pictured at right.

Larry and Theresa Naeve, left, sold T&L Convenience & Liquor to their daughter Lori Meyer and her husband Brian, (not pictured) who are now co-owners and partners with store manager Missy Kliewer, pictured at right.

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T&L Convenience & Liquor changes hands

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
T&L Convenience & Liquor in Aurora announced a change of ownership as of Oct. 1, though there was no visible change in operations at the popular Highway 34 business.
Jim Hickey is shown here with 5-year-old Paishence Hansen of Cozad. Hickey was in the midst of walking from Scottsbluff to Omaha raising money and awareness for Hansen’s fight with cancer, when he learned during a stop in Aurora that he had been diagnosed with cancer himself.

Jim Hickey is shown here with 5-year-old Paishence Hansen of Cozad. Hickey was in the midst of walking from Scottsbluff to Omaha raising money and awareness for Hansen’s fight with cancer, when he learned during a stop in Aurora that he had been diagnosed with cancer himself.

NY man’s cancer walk takes a fateful turn in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
A former Marine from New York hit a road block last week in Aurora in the midst of a 450-mile walk to raise money for a little girl from Cozad battling cancer. Jim Hickey has a soft spot in his heart for kids like Paishence Hansen, a 5-year-old who inspired his journey from Scottsbluff to Omaha.
Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen makes campaign stop in Aurora last week

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Republican candidate for governor Jim Pillen made a campaign stop in Aurora last week sharing an optimistic outlook for Nebraska while also explaining what he believes is a critical need to elect someone who fully understands agriculture.
Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans receive Quilt of Valor honors

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Tying all of the symbolism of Veterans Day and the program at Aurora High School together, five area veterans were presented with their very own Quilt of Valor courtesy of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Carlos Collazo had another stellar night on the ground, rushing for 272 yards on 36 carries with a pair of touchdowns in a losing effort.

Carlos Collazo had another stellar night on the ground, rushing for 272 yards on 36 carries with a pair of touchdowns in a losing effort.

Bennington topples Aurora

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
No. 2 Aurora brought the fight to top-seeded Bennington, but the Badgers were too much in a 42-14 win Monday night in the Class B final at Memorial Stadium in front of a crowd nearly 5,000 strong. Aurora finishes as Class B’s runner up for the second season in a row.
Aurora firefighters monitor Sunday's control burn of the golf course clubhouse.

Aurora firefighters monitor Sunday's control burn of the golf course clubhouse.

Poco Creek clubhouse goes up in smoke

Kurt Johnson
Monday, November 22, 2021
Oh, if those walls could talk! Decades of memories went up in smoke Sunday morning as the Poco Creek Golf Course clubhouse, which for decades served as home base for the Aurora Country Club and local VFW chapter, was destroyed in a control burn by members of the Aurora Fire Department.
Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Ricketts applauds housing venture

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Gov. Pete Ricketts applauded community leaders in Aurora Friday for taking advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot development project that will ultimately help the community grow.
Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

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Local woman takes message to TED stage

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
To hear Mary's TED Talk message, click the link below.