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Through the family trunk Terri and Dave Mabon had discovered on his family’s farm, they discovered ribbons and pins that Dave’s great-grandfather Joseph Littlefield earned during his service in the Civil War.
Mabon named Nebraska Genealogist of Year for 2025
Elizabeth Hunter
Tracing the roots of her family tree became a fulfilling passion for Phillips resident Terri Mabon, who was named 2025 Nebraska Genealogist of the Year at the state Genealogical Society annual conference in late April.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
'Avast' treasure of fun awaits in A'ROR'N Days this weekend.
A’ROR’N Days set to drop anchor
Richard Rhoden
Ahoy, Mateys!The 2025 edition of A’ROR’N Days has its sea legs and shouldn’t be anywhere near Davey Jones’ locker, setting sail for a pirate adventure beginning Thursday in downtown Aurora.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Jim Koepke was honored June 18 as he ends a 54-year tenure as a member of the Aurora Rotary Club, which he joined in 1971.
‘Service above self’
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora Rotary Club tipped its hat to one of its own last week as a crowd of current and former members honored Jim Koepke for his 54 years of service to the club.Koepke, a retired banker, and his family moved to Aurora in 1970 and a year later he joined the local service organization.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The valuation of many homes in Hamilton County has risen
Ag land values hold steady, homes sales prompt boost
Kurt Johnson
More than 3,700 Hamilton County residents received letters in the mail last week advising of a pending increase in residential property valuations, though ag land values held steady for 2025.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Village of Phillips will celebrate on the eve of Independence Day
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News Staff
The sixth annual pre-Independence Day celebration at the Phillips Memorial Hall is going to light up the night sky next Thursday. Preparations for the 3rd of July celebration have been going well, according to events coordinator Penny Evans.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Bricks falling from the north wall of the former Gambles building prompted city officials to close the back alley after the damage was discovered early Thursday morning.
Wall crumbles on downtown building
Kurt Johnson
Bricks falling to the ground off the back wall of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora prompted city official to issue a caution warning to local residents.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The third annual Giltner Daze Car Show drew a greater turnout this year with 178 vehicles on display Saturday.
Attendance booms at Giltner Daze
Elizabeth Hunter
The craze for Giltner Daze came back stronger than ever on Saturday, with both beloved and new events bringing joy and laughter for all ages.With a sunny sky shining down on the community, Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) president Gary Consbruck was ecstatic at the overwhelming turnout.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The route of the Trailblazer CO2 pipeline in Hamilton County
C02 pipeline project on target for fall completion
Ron Burtz
As reported here last week, construction on 32 miles of pipeline to connect local ethanol plants with the Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline has begun in earnest.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Aurora is on the 'Road to Everywhere' for transportation
Aurora is on 'The Road to Everywhere'
News Staff
This week's edition of ANR features a special report focused on local growth in both trucking and transportation logistics industries.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Demolition of 1st Street from Mark Street to Parklane, delayed by rain, was scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Rain slows 1st Street project
Kurt Johnson
Construction and utility crews working on Aurora’s 1st Street renovation project met Monday to review progress reports and detailed work schedules going forward, all with an eye on the goal of completing road work on the south end of the project before school starts in August.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
