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Hampton village leaders reviewed infrastructure and development plans as well as funding options for a proposed new subdivision Monday, agreeing to work with a Kearney-based engineering firm on the project.

Hampton village leaders reviewed infrastructure and development plans as well as funding options for a proposed new subdivision Monday, agreeing to work with a Kearney-based engineering firm on the project.

Hampton moving forward with subdivision plans

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Hampton village leaders reviewed infrastructure and development plans as well as funding options for a proposed new subdivision Monday, agreeing to work with a Kearney-based engineering firm on the project.
Grant Ferguson pilots a drone at Hampton Public School. Besides the competitions, science teacher Gary Richards said that he was excited to see how students applied drone programming skills toward future careers.

Grant Ferguson pilots a drone at Hampton Public School. Besides the competitions, science teacher Gary Richards said that he was excited to see how students applied drone programming skills toward future careers.

Hampton Hawks fly high with drone program

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Hampton Hawks are soaring to new heights after the introduction of a drone program last fall. Four high school students are taking part as Nebraska’s only drone team in Aerial Drone Robotics.
Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s efforts come up dry against Fullerton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A hot start from Fullerton was too much for Hampton to overcome in the postseason opener.  The Hawks fell behind early and never quite got back within striking distance as the host Warriors defeated Hampton 56-39 in the semifinals of the D2-6 subdistrict tournament Feb. 21.
Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora duo talk FFA officer roles, leadership Finishing out their senior years at Aurora High School in FFA style, Devin Danielson and Garrett Bellis make up a small portion of a pretty impressive FFA officer team for the current school year.
Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Oswald explores global side of agriculture Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald has spent the past few months of his life on the learning journey of a lifetime, culminating in January with a two-week trip to Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama.  As one of 21 Nebraska LEAD fellows, Oswald spent Jan.
Hampton community leaders discussed how to divvy up infrastructure and development costs related to a proposed subdivision on the west side of town Monday, a strategy that will include consideration of implementing a new community sales tax.

Hampton community leaders discussed how to divvy up infrastructure and development costs related to a proposed subdivision on the west side of town Monday, a strategy that will include consideration of implementing a new community sales tax.

Hampton boards focused on funding development project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Hampton community leaders discussed how to divvy up infrastructure and development costs related to a proposed subdivision on the west side of town Monday, a strategy that will include consideration of implementing a new community sales tax.
The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

Hornets hold off Hawks in another nail-biter

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
For the third time in a row dating back to a season ago, a rivalry game between Giltner and Hampton came down to the final second.  For a third time in a row it was the same result -- a Giltner victory. How we got there Friday night, though, wasn’t the same.
A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
‘A good old-fashioned winter storm’ It’s been awhile since residents in Hamilton County have seen a significant winter storm in the form of several inches of powdery white snow that blanketed the streets, canceled school and provided perfect snowball fight material.
Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton struggles in CRC opener against East Butler

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A third quarter scoring drought all but doomed Hampton’s CRC hopes Saturday night.  The Hawks were held to just two third quarter points as East Butler ran away with a 57-33 win over Hampton in the 7-10 first round CRC matchup from the iconic York City Auditorium.