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Former Husky Baylor Scheierman couldn’t contain his emotion while taking a phone call with the Boston Celtics after the defending champions selected him as the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft June 26.

Former Husky Baylor Scheierman couldn’t contain his emotion while taking a phone call with the Boston Celtics after the defending champions selected him as the 30th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft June 26.

ANR's top 10 stories of 2024

Kurt Johnson
Monday, December 30, 2024
Local sports fans had a front row seat to a feel-good sports story about a hometown boy who saw his NBA dreams come true in 2024.
Pastor Rick Goertzen began a new journey as pastor of Countryside Bible Church in Hampton and has been serving there since October. The pastor succeeds his father, Rod, who had lead the church the past 14 years.

Pastor Rick Goertzen began a new journey as pastor of Countryside Bible Church in Hampton and has been serving there since October. The pastor succeeds his father, Rod, who had lead the church the past 14 years.

New Pastor joins Countryside Bible Church in Hampton

Elizabeth Hunter
Monday, December 23, 2024
Rick Goertzen has succeeded his father, Rod, as pastor of Countryside Bible Church south of Hampton. Goertzen took over as pastor in October, and says he has been striving to continue a welcoming and thriving environment at the church.
Giltner Supt. Nick Mumm will resign as superintendent at the end of 2024-2025 school year and will become the new superintendent at Dorchester Public Schools in Dorchester next school year.

Giltner Supt. Nick Mumm will resign as superintendent at the end of 2024-2025 school year and will become the new superintendent at Dorchester Public Schools in Dorchester next school year.

Mumm selected to become new superintendent at Dorchester school

Elizabeth Hunter
Monday, December 23, 2024
The Dorchester School Board has selected Giltner Supt. Nick Mumm to become Dorchester Public Schools’ new superintendent starting the next school year.Mumm has served as Giltner’s superintendent since July 2020 and will fully resign from his position at the end of 2024-2025 school year.
Traver DeMaranville and Beth Wood, co-owners of TC Machine in Phillips, stand on the site where a 17,000 sq. ft. structure is being built on Highway 34 west of Phillips.

Traver DeMaranville and Beth Wood, co-owners of TC Machine in Phillips, stand on the site where a 17,000 sq. ft. structure is being built on Highway 34 west of Phillips.

TC Machine moving to new, larger facility on Hwy 34

Kurt Johnson
Monday, December 23, 2024
A Phillips-based manufacturing company is focused on its own building project now having outgrown its small base of operations along Highway 34.Traver DeMaranville has announced plans to move TC Machine about a mile west down the highway to a new 17,000 sq. ft.
Jaden Smith and Alexis Moffett (pictured above) were two of three members of the Class of 2025 to graduate at mid-term. Not pictured is Cierra Warnock.

Jaden Smith and Alexis Moffett (pictured above) were two of three members of the Class of 2025 to graduate at mid-term. Not pictured is Cierra Warnock.

AHS graduates three senior at mid-term

Ron Burtz
Monday, December 23, 2024
Three Aurora High School seniors received their high school diplomas early at a graduation ceremony held Friday in the high school gym. The students who graduated at mid-term were Cierra Warnock, Jaden Smith and Alexis Moffett.  
Plainsman Museum volunteers Dale Saddler (left) and Don Bish helped restore two ‘Chair-E-Yacht’ motor scooters which are currently on display at the Wesley Huenefeld Agriculture Museum next to the Plainsman.

Plainsman Museum volunteers Dale Saddler (left) and Don Bish helped restore two ‘Chair-E-Yacht’ motor scooters which are currently on display at the Wesley Huenefeld Agriculture Museum next to the Plainsman.

Volunteers bring back ‘Chair-E-Yachts’

Elizabeth Hunter
Monday, December 23, 2024
Two sporty looking precursors to today’s battery-powered wheel chairs are back on display and up and running at the Plainsman Museum after having been stored away for the past few years, thanks to the help of some museum volunteers.
Belgian Marie Brasseur, an exchange student to Aurora in 1997-98, poses by a Christmas tree in the window at the Old Homestead Market and Floral during her visit here last month. She recalls with fondness the Christmas she spent here with one of her host families.

Belgian Marie Brasseur, an exchange student to Aurora in 1997-98, poses by a Christmas tree in the window at the Old Homestead Market and Floral during her visit here last month. She recalls with fondness the Christmas she spent here with one of her host families.

Christmas in Belgium a time for family

Ron Burtz
Monday, December 23, 2024
When the Northern European immigrants who settled this area in the late 1800s came to Nebraska they brought their Christmas traditions with them, so one would think the celebrations on both continents would be identical.
Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips looks toward a large projection screen in the middle school theater while making a presentation about the district’s proposal to expand the preschool program. Looking on in the background are members of the Aurora School Board.

Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips looks toward a large projection screen in the middle school theater while making a presentation about the district’s proposal to expand the preschool program. Looking on in the background are members of the Aurora School Board.

Community hears 4R preschool plan

Kurt Johnson
Monday, December 23, 2024
A proposal to expand the preschool program in Aurora and the potential impact that could have with related changes throughout the district drew a crowd of 75 people to the middle school theater last week as school administrators work to include the community in a growing conversation.Supt.
Kiwanis International is looking to start a new chapter of the service club in Aurora.

Kiwanis International is looking to start a new chapter of the service club in Aurora.

Kiwanis looking to start a chapter in Aurora

Ron Burtz
Monday, December 23, 2024
A man who is a recent transplant to Aurora and another member of the Kiwanis International service club spent time in the community recently to investigate the possibility of opening a chapter here.
The Aurora Mall was a busy place last weekend. Not only were shoppers preparing for a holiday feast, a jolly gentleman from the north stopped by to give children one last chance to take a spot on his knee. Among his visitors was Peter Berthelsen, the son of Elliott and Abbie Berthelsen.

The Aurora Mall was a busy place last weekend. Not only were shoppers preparing for a holiday feast, a jolly gentleman from the north stopped by to give children one last chance to take a spot on his knee. Among his visitors was Peter Berthelsen, the son of Elliott and Abbie Berthelsen.

Celebrating Christmas here & around the world

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
The Christmas/New Year's Season is upon us and ANR is celebrating with the stories of holiday happenings from Hamilton County and as far away as northern Europe.