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Signs will advise motorists of exit lane closure

Signs will advise motorists of exit lane closure

Aurora's I-80 off-ramp to be closed Thursday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The west-bound I-80 exit ramp at Aurora’s 332 exchange will be closed briefly Thursday night while state road crews complete the first phase of a planned repair project.
Volunteers collect food items Tuesday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Volunteers collect food items Tuesday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Can-Care-A-Van underway

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Area volunteers were busy Tuesday morning as donations came rolling in by the ambulance-load for the Can-Care-A-Van at the Hamilton County Food Pantry. Volunteers are shown here sorting canned food and other donations dropped off by the Hampton Fire and Rescue team.
The Teal View Wetland Education Area has opened five miles north of Hampton and features a protected area for migrating waterfowl.

The Teal View Wetland Education Area has opened five miles north of Hampton and features a protected area for migrating waterfowl.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Teal View Wetlands formed north of Hampton Through the united efforts of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District, Ducks Unlimited, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska Environmental Trust and the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Hamilton County will be gaining 39 acres of protected...
Edgerton staff members Nichole Havlik, right, and John Boeder, use a high-tech camera to show youth campers shooting images captured using ultra high-speed photography.

Edgerton staff members Nichole Havlik, right, and John Boeder, use a high-tech camera to show youth campers shooting images captured using ultra high-speed photography.

Edgerton, 4-H, Extension take aim at high-tech shooting lessons

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Nineteen area youth had their sights set on the history of firearms and hunting last week, enjoying a hands-on learning experience while also helping to strengthen a growing partnership between the Edgerton Explorit Center, Hamilton County 4-H and the Nebraska Extension.
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Vaccinations reach 32% in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally, prompting words of cautious optimism last week from Teresa Anderson.
Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Hwy 34 facility home to 3 businesses

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A three-for-one business transition is unfolding now on Highway 34, with renovation work well underway on an expanded facility which is now home to the Aurora Wash House, Verizon and Coasters Coffee Co.
Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

New 4R website, mobile app up and running

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Visitors to the Aurora Public Schools website may find it looking a little different than it has in years past. The district did in fact approve this upgrade and with it tackled a whole new approach to communication, complete with a mobile app.
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Hampton researching water well options

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.
An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

Welcome home, Lyle Reab

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Giltner native Lyle Reab was killed in action while fighting in Germany during WWII. After his previously unidentified remains were officially tied to Reab, the journey started to get this WWII hero home.