Giltner approves changes to student handbook for 2020-21

Giltner’s school board approved several board policies as well as its student handbook during its regular meeting Monday night.

Fun Fly draws RC pilots to Aurora

The Aurora RC Flyers hosted a “Fun Fly” event Saturday, with 18 remote control enthusiasts showing up at the flying field near the Aurora airport. Pictured above, Steve Blayney of Grand Island brings his plane in after a safe landing. At right, Corey Luth of Lincoln prepares his biplane for takeoff.

St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s hold First Communion

First Holy Communion, usually celebrated in 2nd grade, was held on Sunday for Hamilton County Catholic students from St. Mary's, Aurora, and St. Joseph's, Giltner. The students are now in 3rd grade, as the ceremony was postponed on April 5 because of the pandemic.

Bamesberger to fill seat on Hampton School Board

A familiar face returned to the Hampton Public School Board Monday with the appointment of local native Ryan Bamesberger to fill a seat vacated by Karl Block’s resignation. Supt.

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Marriage licenses Trent M. Arndt, Aurora and Nekia M. Samway, Aurora. Grant M. Conroy, McCool Junction and Hannah J. Bamesberger, Hampton. Hamilton County Traffic Docket Jose J. Jaime, Hesperia, Calif.

Despite COVID, band plays on

Nothing seems to slow the Aurora High School marching band as they complete their week-long band camp in anticipation of the upcoming season. While the performances may look different and competitions have been canceled, director Dan Sodomka is optimistic as he looks to the future.

Bands on Bricks finale

Bands on the Bricks will wrap up its third year summer series with a 2020 finale Friday featuring local native Myles Jasnowski. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce coordinated event begins at 6 p.m. on the downtown square and will conclude at 9. Jasnowski will perform from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Youth, animals shine at the fair

Area 4-H and FFA participants, including Elizabeth Bamesberger, were in the spotlight at this year’s Hamilton County Fair. See the special results edition inside this week’s edition. auroranewsregister.com