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Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.

Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.

‘Flawless’ response saves Hoegh from widow-maker heart attack

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Reaction to a medical emergency Feb. 5 which was later described as “flawless” is credited for saving the life of 41-year-old Cody Hoegh, who survived a “widow maker” heart attack that day and is counting his blessings, in more ways than one.
Former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has published her first children’s book, “Annabelle’s Paintbrush.” The book features Annabelle finding different items to use as a paintbrush with the story told in watercolor paintings created by Garfinkel.

Former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has published her first children’s book, “Annabelle’s Paintbrush.” The book features Annabelle finding different items to use as a paintbrush with the story told in watercolor paintings created by Garfinkel.

Painting, grandchildren inspire Garfinkel book

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Combining a love for watercolor painting and for spending quality time with her grandchildren, former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has recently published her first children’s book, written and illustrated by herself. Among the first to receive copies of the book were her eight grandchildren.
Tuesday I-80 crash takes a life

Tuesday I-80 crash takes a life

Hastings man dies in rollover near Aurora

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
A rollover accident on I-80 near Aurora took the life of a Hastings man early Tuesday afternoon. Calls began coming into the Hamilton County 911 Dispatch Center at about 1 p.m. Tuesday from other drivers who had witnessed the crash in the eastbound lane near mile marker 336.
News-Register/Elizabeth Hunter The Aurora Aquatic Facility had a daily average of 295 swimmers throughout the summer with Friday, June 20 being their highest attendance with 558 patrons.

News-Register/Elizabeth Hunter The Aurora Aquatic Facility had a daily average of 295 swimmers throughout the summer with Friday, June 20 being their highest attendance with 558 patrons.

Pool season ends with strong turnout

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Aurora Aquatic Facility closed its 2025 season with a average daily attendance of 295.In its entire season, the pool was only closed for two days due to weather.“We had a great year,” said Eleanor Cerveny, co-manager of AAF.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Commission chooses Husker colors for new Extension headquarters bldg

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Cornhusker red is the color chosen by the Hamilton County Commission for the new Extension headquarters building at the county fairgrounds. At its regular Monday meeting this week, the board chose the color scheme for the 50 by 100-foot steel building.
For 60 years, Harold Oretegren (right) has been farming Shorty Hahn’s land, one mile west of Hordville. The relationship began with a handshake in 1960.

For 60 years, Harold Oretegren (right) has been farming Shorty Hahn’s land, one mile west of Hordville. The relationship began with a handshake in 1960.

60-year partnership built on handshake

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Over the more than six decades of the farming partership D.L. “Shorty” Hahn, 97, and Harold Ortegren, 81, there has never been a written agreement between them.
Tammy Morris

Tammy Morris

Morris announces plan step down as HCF executive director

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Tammy Morris announced last week that she is stepping down from her position as executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation, ending a seven-year tenure in which the local nonprofit organization expanded its assets, programming and community reach.
Kirk Penner was one of several speakers Monday at the State Capitol in Lincoln explaining petition drives being launched by Advocates for All Nebraskans in an effort to reduce property taxes in Nebraska.

Kirk Penner was one of several speakers Monday at the State Capitol in Lincoln explaining petition drives being launched by Advocates for All Nebraskans in an effort to reduce property taxes in Nebraska.

Petition drive launched to slash NE property taxes

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Standing in the rotunda at the Nebraska State Capitol on Monday, representatives from Advocates For All Nebraskans, including Kirk Penner of Aurora, announced the launch of two statewide ballot initiative petitions proposed to give a voice to Nebraskans against rising property taxes.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Pastor Dan Barbey and long-time church member Kathy Johnson stand outside the church building on H Street in Hampton. The church will hold its last Sunday morning worship service on Sept. 7.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Pastor Dan Barbey and long-time church member Kathy Johnson stand outside the church building on H Street in Hampton. The church will hold its last Sunday morning worship service on Sept. 7.

St. Peter’s Church prepares for final service

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
After 115 years of serving the community of Hampton, the congregation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS) is preparing to hold its final church service on Sunday, Sept. 7.
This graphic compares the price of three items, including a Twix candy bar, a bottle of Coke and the Aurora News Register over 30 to 50 years.

This graphic compares the price of three items, including a Twix candy bar, a bottle of Coke and the Aurora News Register over 30 to 50 years.

You likely paid 85 cents for this newspaper. It’s not enough

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
by Teri FinnemanRemember this number: 85 cents.It’s the number I’m repeating as I work with local newspapers as part of a national experiment to help save local news.That number, 85 cents, is about how much it costs you as a subscriber to get this paper every week with your $44 annual subscription.