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Erin Whitney shares a nose bump through safety masks with her boyfriend, Asher Ben-Or Whitney works in real estate in New York City, where she said people are both leaving and moving in during this pandemic. Courtesy photo

Erin Whitney shares a nose bump through safety masks with her boyfriend, Asher Ben-Or Whitney works in real estate in New York City, where she said people are both leaving and moving in during this pandemic. Courtesy photo

Pandemic, protests keep life far from normal in NYC

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Two months after sharing their perspectives from the epicenter of the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Aurora natives Tereasa Payne and Erin Whitney say life in New York City remains in a state of heightened alert.
Young Harper Dunn works on tracing out a project for a hair beret during Mermaids and Unicorn camp at the Edgerton June 18. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Young Harper Dunn works on tracing out a project for a hair beret during Mermaids and Unicorn camp at the Edgerton June 18. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

APS announces registration for 2020-21 school year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Aurora Public School has released registration information for the 2020/2021 school year. Registration is for the new students that have not already registered for the upcoming school year. Exempt school students who would like to register for classes need to attend new student registration.
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Edgerton Center entering phase two of re-opening

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Edgerton Explorit Center began hosting its summer camps just a few weeks ago. Now, they’re ready to take the next step in re-opening. The science center is reopening for appointments beginning Monday with several new exhibits for those to take a look at.
This photo, found in the archives at the Plainsman Museum, shows a large group of unnamed men standing outside the burnt remains of Hamilton County’s second courthouse. This building burned to the ground on Jan. 7, 1894. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

This photo, found in the archives at the Plainsman Museum, shows a large group of unnamed men standing outside the burnt remains of Hamilton County’s second courthouse. This building burned to the ground on Jan. 7, 1894. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum

Looking back at Hamilton County’s courthouse history -- 1894-95

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The Hamilton County Courthouse is home to some of the area’s oldest and most impressive architecture, as well as a wealth of historical prowess and its own mysteries.
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WIC clinics give updates for July

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
WIC continues to serve clients remotely to protect it’s clients and staff. If someone has a WIC appointment they will be contacting them per mail and texting when their telephone conference is scheduled. Call the WIC office at 308-745-0780 Ext 136 or 137 if there are any questions or concerns.
News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Fizz...crackle...boom

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Hamilton County residents have been celebrating the Fourth of July in full force. Tucker Linner looks over a firework while Vicki Hill helps him pick out the best ones at the Edgerton firework stand.
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Early fireworks

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
Senator Curt Friesen

Senator Curt Friesen

Making case for earlier move into Phase III

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.