Questions raised about Hampton sales tax proposal

Dear Editor:Hampton is a small town, and small towns survive by keeping government simple, predictable, and limited in scope.As my grandmother used to say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Stories of goodwill, faith and family abound this time of year

The shared sentiment of those both giving and receiving at this year’s Hamilton County Food Pantry holiday distribution event was like a gift in itself.

Voice of the Huskers never sounded so good

Saturday’s last-second thriller against Illinois was not for the feint of heart, and in fact it sounded like play-by-play announcer Kent Pavelka was having a heart attack as he called the last play of the game.

Food pantry appreciates community support

Dear Editor:It has always been clear to me that the people of Hamilton County are kind and caring. This fact has become even clearer in the past few weeks here at the Hamilton County Food Pantry. The generosity of the Hamilton County community has been overwhelming.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ an annual reminder to drop the blanket

Christmas 2025 marks a pretty significant cultural anniversary here in America, one that launched Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang into the realm of Yuletide legend. That’s because this year marks the 60th anniversary of the first airing on CBS of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Edgerton Center continues to grow, innovate, change lives

Thirty years after local leaders first thought about creating a museum to honor the legacy of the late Harold “Doc” Edgerton, the facility continues to expand its reach and impact as a hands-on science center.

Stories of latest outdoor adventures never get old

Outdoorsmen are kindred spirits. They share a passion for hunting and fishing, and they love to swap stories of the latest hunting or fishing trip, along with what’s next on the calendar. It’s part of their DNA.

A few minutes on your phone could help save your life

In an emergency, every second matters. First responders make split-second decisions based on the information they have, and too often they’re forced to work with very little. That can now change.

‘Black Friday’ starting to lose its holiday glow

Black Friday means different things to different people, and if you ask me it’s a concept that is losing its holiday luster.If memory serves from my college days, “Black Friday” was once explained as the day many retailers finally made the jump from red ink to black, as in turning a profit.

ANR coverage appreciated

Dear Editor:Again Pat and I would like to say this weekly paper is by far one of, if not thee best in the state. We are not from the Aurora community, but from Clarks and High Plains.