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The demolition crew forces out a window frame from the top floor as they slowly work to clear the sections nearest the event center.

The demolition crew forces out a window frame from the top floor as they slowly work to clear the sections nearest the event center.

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End of an era in Hordville

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
A sporadic thud reverberated throughout Hordville on a chilly morning Jan. 19. Residents could be seen walking around the former school building as a construction crew chipped away at the exterior walls.
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Seniors benefit from continued local Merrymakers presence

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Merrymakers Association has been bringing joy to some of Hamilton County’s older community members through a handful of local performances, both digital and in-person. This non-profit organization’s goal is to help brighten lives through music.  “Smiles, toe tapping, clapping and singing along!
Tamara Brophy sits surrounded by her various creations that range from decorative plates to ornaments, bows and earrings.

Tamara Brophy sits surrounded by her various creations that range from decorative plates to ornaments, bows and earrings.

Earrings, bows and masks, oh my

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The ongoing pandemic has given many people down time and Auroran Tamara Brophy used her extra time to create.  This life-long crafter has been creating leather earrings, bows, masks and ornaments. “I love to craft,” she explained. “I have always loved to craft.
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AHS to offer new mechatronics academic pathway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
An exciting new academic opportunity will be waiting for Aurora High School students next year, as administration works to finalize a mechatronics program partnerships with Central Community College.  Aurora High School principal Doug Kittle explained that he and Supt.
The City of Aurora has declared a snow emergency.

The City of Aurora has declared a snow emergency.

City of Aurora declares snow emergency

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Mayor Marlin Seeman does hereby declare a "Snow Emergency" in the City of Aurora, to be in effect beginning at 12 p.m. CST, on Monday, Jan. 25 and ending at 12 p.m. CST, on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The City of Aurora has declared this Snow Emergency based on the forecast from the National Weather Service.
Steven Robotham of Marquette stands proudly with his current selection of hand-crafted pens that consist of plastic, wood and antler.

Steven Robotham of Marquette stands proudly with his current selection of hand-crafted pens that consist of plastic, wood and antler.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Marquette resident Steven Robotham helps others write in style  Everyone uses pens in some way throughout their day and Steven Robotham of Marquette has found a way to add a new layer of sophistication to the typically cheap accessory.
Tyler Nunnenkamp polishes the inside of a vehicle as part of his new business, Nunnenkamp Auto Detailing. He started his home-based Aurora business in November and said he has been pleased with the initial response.

Tyler Nunnenkamp polishes the inside of a vehicle as part of his new business, Nunnenkamp Auto Detailing. He started his home-based Aurora business in November and said he has been pleased with the initial response.

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Nunnenkamp launches auto detail venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Tyler Nunnenkamp had a vision years ago of owning his own business. He’s reached that goal now with Nunnenkamp Auto Detailing, after finding a detour around a roadblock life threw in his path.
The Charles L. Whitney Education Center is reportedly just weeks away from completion west of Marquette. Prairie Plains Resource Institute staff and board members saw a video tour during Saturday’s virtual annual meeting.

The Charles L. Whitney Education Center is reportedly just weeks away from completion west of Marquette. Prairie Plains Resource Institute staff and board members saw a video tour during Saturday’s virtual annual meeting.

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PPRI education center nearly complete

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Though SOAR and other well-known educational programs were cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020, the Prairie Plains Resource Institute continued its work of restoring native grasslands throughout the past year and is also in the final stages of completing an educational center that has been...
Kunze says trip far different than what he expected it to be.

Kunze says trip far different than what he expected it to be.

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Aurora man shares first-hand account of historic day in DC

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Rob Kunze of Aurora has no regrets after making a trip to Washington D.C. for what turned out to be an historic, chaotic day in the nation’s capital. It was not, however, the trip he expected.
Students in Aurora FCS classes now have to take extra precautions when learning about food and more.

Students in Aurora FCS classes now have to take extra precautions when learning about food and more.

FCS classes see necessary adaptations

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
While most classes were more easily transitioned to being socially-distanced and non-touch heavy, Family and Consumer Science subjects rely heavily on having students participate in hands-on activities in subject areas like cooking and design.