Commentary

Jacob Courtney

Jacob Courtney

My experience in the Pride Parade

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Hello Aurora! I come before you seeking a bit of charity in the form of a sympathetic eye and open mind towards the words I write today. Some may be turned off  by the headline or the fact that I talk openly about a part of my existence so sadly politicized.
Jacob Courtney

Jacob Courtney

A Texan’s observations on Nebraska

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Hello, Hamilton County! Having been a guest from Texas since March, I have yet to make proper introductions. I could list my likes and dislikes in a boring fashion that reads like a dating profile, but I figure there is a better way than that.
ANR

ANR

Food pantry help much appreciated

Letter to the Editor
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Dear Editor: The Hamilton County Food Pantry would like to thank Hamilton County for helping the pantry once again surpass our goal during Can Care-A-Van. Our goal this year was 30,000 pounds and we collected in food and monetary donations 45,648 pounds.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Born in a hotel tale nothing compared to Churchill

Butch Furse
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Over the years I raised a few eyebrows when in a conversation about someone asking where I was born. My answer, “In a hotel” generally left a puzzled look on the face of the listener as he/she hesitated to pursue anymore questioning.
A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

Pair of Husky legends share unique postgame handshake

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tom Kropp is a recognizable figure across the state for his legendary accomplishments that started in an Aurora uniform 50 years ago.  Just the mention of the name Kropp brings stories of game-winners, no hitters and the impossible becoming possible.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Modern era technology can make a guy feel foolish

Butch Furse
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Time sure flies when you grow older. We guess we shouldn’t complain. At least we’re still around. Time flying was evident in our household a week ago when we were searching for the American flag to fly for the Memorial Day on our home’s flagpole.