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Yard of the Month

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The Aurora Lions Club has selected the Beets Community Garden for its Yard of the Month in August. Located on the northwest corner of the Memorial Hospital property, the garden serves a mission of health and education. Pictured seated from left are Linda Ochsner, Jan Whitney and Megan Vetter.

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This week at the Senior Center

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

“Whoever regards one day as special does so to the. LORD. Whoever eats meat does so to the LORD, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the LORD and gives thanks to God.” -- Romans 14:6 Did you know that Aug. 21 is Senior Citizens Recognition Day?

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Aurora Cooperative celebrates opening of new tire center in 1990

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

60 Years Ago – 1960 Cheryl Ann Jaeke, this year’s Miss Nebraska, will crown the King and Queen of the Hamilton County Fair at the Coronation Pageant which begins Monday evening, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Miss Jaeke is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Jaeke of Shelton and is a granddaughter of Mrs.

Shown here is a peanut field, also known as ground nut in Gambia, where Daniel Heiser recently spent six months on a medical mission. Courtesy photo

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Medical mission takes Daniel Heiser to the Gambia

Jeni Obermier

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Deciding to travel across the world to live in the Gambia for six months isn’t a decision most people would consider, but for Aurora graduate Daniel Heiser that was the beginning of a new journey. “I went there in January of 2017 and I was there for six months,” he said.

Feik joins staff in Hampton

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Feik joins staff in Hampton

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Brad Feik joins the staff at Hampton Public Schools this fall as the new high school principal/athletic director.

Members of the Aurora United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project, which will include four new classrooms, a new kitchen, large activity space, storage and other amenities. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Methodist Church breaks ground on project

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Members of the United Methodist Church in Aurora broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project that’s been building in momentum for years.

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Private air strip, dwelling distances talk at county

Cheyenne Rowe

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Monday to discuss a possible text amendment to the Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Regulations. This one, concerning Sections 4.08.1 and 4.09.

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Stolen gun, drugs found after motorcycle pursuit

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Lincoln man after locating several controlled substances and a stolen handgun at the conclusion of a pursuit in Hamilton County. At approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

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New teachers ready to roll

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The 4R School District welcomed a handful of new educators to the roster this year. They include, from left: Sierra Eastman, Ella Aksamit, Jenny Wyatt, Elizabeth Schott, Kim Staehr, Tate Erbst, Joanna Carver and Cole Ashby.

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Six accidents reported on docket

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

A total of six accidents were reported this week by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department. On Tuesday, Veken Yousif of Glendale, Calif., was westbound on Interstate 80 when an animal entered the roadway.