Early fireworks

The night sky lit up Saturday with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s annual fireworks display. This year’s event drew a crowd of cars that filled much of the fairgrounds, though spectators were not allowed in the grandstands due to social distancing concerns.

Making case for earlier move into Phase III

I spent the weekend clearing off my desk while ruminating about a number of different issues in preparation for the second half of the year. At the request of Merrick County, I am working with Gov.

Hamilton Community Foundation grant applications due July 15

Grant applications are now being accepted by the Hamilton Community Foundation for eligible charitable projects in Hamilton County. The grant application and guidelines are available online at www.hcfne.org. Please note there is a new grant application and requirements.

Happy fourth of July everyone!

Hello again. No matter where you are, or what day you are reading this, today will be the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. That is, if you happened to worry about it. Some do, and some don’t, and whether we do or we don’t, today always shows up, like it or not.

Past Aurora courthouse stands tall

This old courthouse in Hamilton County was photographed in 1878 with 11 men and one woman standing in front. A child was on the second floor looking out of a window. This building would ultimately end up burning down in 1894.

Phillips fourth celebration is on!

Folks, I’m happy to share that there are things to share this week! We’ve been in such a small, isolated slice of time that getting together with your neighbors and chatting faceto-face (with space!) seems newsworthy all by itself.

Padgett Business Services plants flag in Aurora with Nylander at helm

60 Years Ago – 1960 Charles F. Adams was installed Wednesday as Rotary Governor of District 565 by Gov. Thomas D. Rinde of Fremont, the outgoing officer. The installation took place at a special dinner meeting and reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Adams at the high school cafeteria. Gary G.

RECORD

Marriage Licenses Bryan J. Arndt, Aurora and Carley D. Polston, Aurora. David B. Adams, Aurora and Amy J. Curtis, Aurora. Kaleb L. Altevogt, Aurora and Kelsee D. Rodewald, Aurora. Hamilton County Speeding Docket Patricia Gail McDade, Morgantown, W. Va., speeding 95/75, $125; Sitas P.

Gas leak closes down rural intersection

Aurora’s first response team was called out to a burst gas pipe near the intersection of South S and 12 Roads around noon on June 24. Brandy Johnson, community affairs manager with Black Hills Energy, reported that a four-inch main was damaged during a construction project.

County hears another COVID-19 update

As the counties in the Central District Health Department have officially transitioned to the second phase of reopening in Nebraska, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners thought it timely to invite Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith to Monday’s meeting to provide an update.