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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.

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

Bricks falling to the ground off the back wall of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora prompted city officials to issue a caution warning to local residents.
Agnes Andreasen celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by her friends and family.

Agnes Andreasen celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by her friends and family.

Andreasen marks 100th birthday with poem

While longtime Hordville native Agnes Andreasen reached a sentimental milestone of turning 100 years old on Saturday, May 25, it was just a regular birthday she was able to spend with her loved ones.
When she isn’t working remotely from her home in North Platte, Sarah (Shirley) Smidt travels to her office/branch in Jersey Village, Texas near Houston, sometimes accompanied by her two children, Nash and Nova.

When she isn’t working remotely from her home in North Platte, Sarah (Shirley) Smidt travels to her office/branch in Jersey Village, Texas near Houston, sometimes accompanied by her two children, Nash and Nova.

Smidt finds longevity with Wesco

For developing her leadership skills, Aurora High School graduate Sarah (Shirley) Smidt says she couldn’t have found a better place to work than with her current employer.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County board to advertise assessor opening

To maintain proper legal protocols and to remain consistent with the filling of vacancies of elected offices in the past, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners decided on Monday it will advertise for someone to replace County Assessor Pat Sandberg when she retires next month.
Fireworks will light up the sky over Phillips on July 3

Fireworks will light up the sky over Phillips on July 3

July 3rd celebration to light up Phillips

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.
Yvonne (Ross) Haun and Ross Beins will be inducted into the Aurora High School Hall of Fame on Friday.

Yvonne (Ross) Haun and Ross Beins will be inducted into the Aurora High School Hall of Fame on Friday.

Haun, Beins set for induction into AHS Alumni Hall of Fame

Two members of the Aurora High School Class of 1955 will be inducted into the Aurora Alumni Hall of Fame during A’ROR’N Days festivities this weekend. Yvonne (Ross) Haun, now of Boulder, Colo.
On Thursday, May 1, 13 visitors hiked together on Tallgrass Prairie Trail to get a first look at the observation deck.

On Thursday, May 1, 13 visitors hiked together on Tallgrass Prairie Trail to get a first look at the observation deck.

Bader Memorial Park unveils observation deck

Located right off the Wood River, Bader Memorial Park has built a prairie observation deck for guests to visit a half mile from the main campgrounds.
Rick and Fairy Hattan were recently honored at Aurora Evangelical Free Church for their 40 years of service with Awana Clubs.

Rick and Fairy Hattan were recently honored at Aurora Evangelical Free Church for their 40 years of service with Awana Clubs.

Hattans honored for 40 years of Awana service

Rick and Fairy Hattan of Aurora were honored Sunday, June 8 for 40 years of service as missionaries in Awana Clubs International.
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.

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

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.
'Avast' treasure of fun awaits in A'ROR'N Days this weekend.

'Avast' treasure of fun awaits in A'ROR'N Days this weekend.

A’ROR’N Days set to drop anchor

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.