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Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

Past Aurora courthouse stands tall

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
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News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
Aurora law enforcement and the fire department were on scene at South S and 12 Roads on June 24 after responding to a call about a broken gas line. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Aurora law enforcement and the fire department were on scene at South S and 12 Roads on June 24 after responding to a call about a broken gas line. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Gas leak closes down rural intersection

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
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County hears another COVID-19 update

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
Go Big Give day of giving draws closer

Go Big Give day of giving draws closer

Go Big Give day of giving draws closer

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Residents of Hamilton, Hall, Howard and Merrick counties are once again being invited to support area nonprofit organizations during this year’s Go Big Give campaign. The four-county fundraiser began June 22, with a newly extended period of pre-give, culminating with a day of giving July 7.
The Hamilton County Courthouse, set to celebrate its 125th birthday, was accepted by former commissioners as the new county courthouse in September of 1895. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

The Hamilton County Courthouse, set to celebrate its 125th birthday, was accepted by former commissioners as the new county courthouse in September of 1895. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

Happy 125th birthday!

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Minimal changes keep landmark looking young Since initially being built in September of 1895 the Hamilton County Courthouse, in all its splendor and prominence, has undergone a number of historical changes.
Arya Bennett, the young daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Bennett, was among the first to seek relief from the hot summer sun with Monday’s opening of the Cole Park splash pad. The automated water features are active from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Arya Bennett, the young daughter of Jeremiah and Sarah Bennett, was among the first to seek relief from the hot summer sun with Monday’s opening of the Cole Park splash pad. The automated water features are active from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

City planning to open pool July 11

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Preparations have begun to open the Aurora swimming pool on Saturday, July 11. The Aurora City Council discussed the matter during a committee meeting before the June 23 council meeting, announcing its tentative plan to open both the pool in Streeter Want loc Park and the splash pad in Cole Park.
This quonset was one of several parts of the Mickey property that was damaged during the Sunday morning storm. Though no tornado was confirmed, Barbie Mickey noted the wind sounded like a freight train. Clint Mickey’s father, Curt, is seen here helping clean up Sunday. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

This quonset was one of several parts of the Mickey property that was damaged during the Sunday morning storm. Though no tornado was confirmed, Barbie Mickey noted the wind sounded like a freight train. Clint Mickey’s father, Curt, is seen here helping clean up Sunday. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Winds rip through area

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Winds raged west of Aurora Sunday morning, tearing through cornfields, trampolines, pivots and even farmsteads in the area of 12th and K roads. Upon further inspection properties owned by Aaron Oswald, Mike Oswald and Clint Mickey sustained the brunt of the damage.