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Heartland United Way

Heartland United Way

Dine United event to benefit food pantry

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
The Heartland United Way will be teaming up with local food pantries, the Crisis Center, Hope Harbor and Salvation Army Nov. 17 to raise awareness and funds to help fight hunger and homelessness in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties.
Ditch fire near Marquette.

Ditch fire near Marquette.

Ditch fire spreads near Marquette

News Staff
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
A call went out on Tuesday around 2 p.m. for a ditch fire on 22 Road just west of Marquette. Marquette fire chief D.J. Frauendorfer reported that cause of the fire was most likely a cigarette thrown out of a window.
Unofficial election results

Unofficial election results

Hamilton County tops 80% voter turnout

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Hamilton County showed up in force for Tuesday’s General Election, with more than 80 percent of registered voters weighing in. In accordance with the unofficial election results from Hamilton County, as of noon on Nov. 4, 5,607 ballots were cast in this year’s election.
Schools adjust COVID protocol

Schools adjust COVID protocol

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COVID risk dial now in the red

News Staff
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Central District Health Department’s risk dial crossed into high-alert red zone last week, prompting area school officials to take another hard look at COVID-19 safety protocols.
The Otto House featured on Airbnb

The Otto House featured on Airbnb

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
‘The Otto House’ legacy lives on Andrew and Taylor Willis purchased this historic home on M Street and have announced plans to list it on Airbnb as “The Otto House,” in honor of the late Tim Otto7.
Astin Kennedy kneels next to one of the many markers that he placed in the Aurora Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Astin Kennedy kneels next to one of the many markers that he placed in the Aurora Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project.

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Eagle Scout project pays tribute to veterans’ memories

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Boy Scouts are a known part of many of the events that take place at the Aurora Cemetery. This led Troop 28 member Astin Kennedy to find the project needed to complete his Eagle Scout rank.
Madison Avenue, site of planned expansion

Madison Avenue, site of planned expansion

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City approves Madison Avenue expansion

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
City leaders agreed last week to hire JEO Consulting for several projects related to a planned 335-foot extension of Madison Avenue, the main access road in the 40-acre development on the southwest quadrant of Aurora’s I-80 interchange.
NDOT road construction

NDOT road construction

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NDOT project involves I-80, 332 viaduct

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Traffic on Highway 14 over Aurora’s Interstate 80 viaduct was reduced to one lane this week as road crews completed the first phase of a renovation projected scheduled to carry over into 2021.
Toys for Christmas

Toys for Christmas

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Operation Christmas Child approaching

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Once again Hamilton County residents will have the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and think of those less fortunate with the Operation Christmas Child program. National collection week this year is Nov. 16-23.