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Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Physical therapy unites Peg Lackore, Tyler Jensen across the years Having to go through physical therapy is a tough process, but it helps when there is someone familiar to help along the way.
Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Cottonwood Gallery a Passport stop

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Both locals and visitors to the town of Aurora will be able to check off one place on the Nebraska Passport Program list by visiting Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.
Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Busy Bee Baking Co. a recipe for Jefferson to give back

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Retiring from an Air Force career she loved in 2020 meant that Jodi Jefferson had to find a new focus in her life and she found it almost immediately in a warm and familiar place -- at home in her kitchen.
Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days ’21

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hampton’s main street will be filled again in early June with the return of Booster Days. After a one-year recess caused by the pandemic, committee planners say they are excited to give the community an opportunity to celebrate, together, once again.
The department budget had had that line item at $45,000, to though by the end of May the total had already surpassed that by $550. 

The department budget had had that line item at $45,000, to though by the end of May the total had already surpassed that by $550. 

Sheriff McCoy brings requests to county board

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Fitted in his new uniform and having officially hit the streets of Hamilton County as its new sheriff, Jeromy McCoy approached the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday to address a budget issue, report on staffing and get the approval to advertise for a few open positions in the department.
Brennan Emahizer (left), Jennifer Emahizer, Tammy Morris and Trevor Emahizer work to unload the updated heart statue and place it back in front of the Alice M. Farr Library.

Brennan Emahizer (left), Jennifer Emahizer, Tammy Morris and Trevor Emahizer work to unload the updated heart statue and place it back in front of the Alice M. Farr Library.

Heart statue returns with all new look

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Hamilton Community Foundation and Aurora High School art students have teamed up to redecorate one of the heart statues that was previously located outside of the Alice M. Farr Library. The new painted design was created by the students and has been named “Depots at Dawn.
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Friesen gives Nebraska lawmakers a B for 2021 session

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Now back at home on the family farm in rural Henderson, Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen paused to reflect this weekend on the 2021 legislative session, grading Nebraska lawmakers for work done in what Gov. Pete Ricketts called “an historic session.
Recent Aurora graduate Journey Noyes has been involved in Girl Scouts since kindergarten. She’ll now be a lifetime member and plans to continue her advocacy.

Recent Aurora graduate Journey Noyes has been involved in Girl Scouts since kindergarten. She’ll now be a lifetime member and plans to continue her advocacy.

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Noyes follows Girl Scouts to Zoom with VP Harris Journey Noyes started Girl Scouts in kindergarten, with no more real intention than fun, friends and eventually some cookie sales.
News-Register/Kurt Johnson Scott Snider stands on the Snider’s Outdoor Power property on Highway 14. The existing structure is to the right, and behind him is a leveled site where a 63-by-35 foot addition will soon be built.

News-Register/Kurt Johnson Scott Snider stands on the Snider’s Outdoor Power property on Highway 14. The existing structure is to the right, and behind him is a leveled site where a 63-by-35 foot addition will soon be built.

Snider’s Outdoor Power to expand

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Scott and Monica Snider knew when they moved into their Highway 14 location that Snider’s Outdoor Power would eventually need more space. That time has come, as work has begun on an expansion project designed to help them accommodate and continue a pattern of steady growth.
This image from a previous Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile road tour offers a sample of what local residents will see pass through town this Saturday on Highway 34.

This image from a previous Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile road tour offers a sample of what local residents will see pass through town this Saturday on Highway 34.

Classic car road tour to parade through Aurora Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A true sight to behold, Aurora will welcome the 28th annual Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile Tour Nebraska driving event Saturday.  This is a road tour of 450-plus classic, antique and special interest vehicles. This unique driving event will also entertain young and old.