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Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton ends season in playoff loss to Red Cloud Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Hampton’s first playoff appearance in more than a decade didn’t play out as anyone wearing purple and gold would have wanted.  Yet, the vibe leaving the field Friday night in Red Cloud was one of positivity and hopefulness for the future.  The No.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Hampton set for district title clash Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hampton passed the first of its two-week test with flying colors. The Hawks entered St. Edward needing a win to stay in contention for a district championship and went home with a 64-32 win over the Beavers Friday night.  The win for coach Jereme Jones was special, beating a St.
The Aurora land judging team competed last week at the district event near Marquette, qualifying for this week’s state meet.

The Aurora land judging team competed last week at the district event near Marquette, qualifying for this week’s state meet.

Area schools compete in district land judging contest

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Three area schools competed Oct. 5 in the District Land Judging contest, hosted just outside of Marquette, with a pair of teams pushing forward and earning a chance to compete at the state level Wednesday. This was no usual district competition either, according to area ag teachers.
Liam Faller was all smiles showing off his National Pedal Pull Championships medal in South Dakota this September. He said he had a good time.

Liam Faller was all smiles showing off his National Pedal Pull Championships medal in South Dakota this September. He said he had a good time.

Liam Faller competes in national tractor pull

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Young Hampton native Liam Faller has had quite the success in the pedal tractor pull world as of late. What started as a fun thing to do during Hampton Booster Days over the summer grew into a state competition and then nationals in September.
Hampton Fire Cheif Dane Schafer credited area farmers, who showed up in force to disc the burning field, as being a crucial part of the fire-fighting effort Thursday.

Hampton Fire Cheif Dane Schafer credited area farmers, who showed up in force to disc the burning field, as being a crucial part of the fire-fighting effort Thursday.

Teamwork bests field fire south of Aurora

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
More than a handful of “red flag” fire weather warnings and watches have been enacted over the past week in and around Hamilton County.  These warnings, according to information released by the National Weather Service Hastings office, were issued due to low relative humidity and high winds.
Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Local 4-Her brings playground to Pioneer Trails Local 4-Her Kelsey Mersch has taken her dedication for community and love for 4-H over the past 10 years and transformed it into something special for generations to come.
Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Hamilton goes to Omaha: Aurora grad’s path to law  The path to uphold the law is not an easy or straightforward one. Hallie (Snider) Hamilton has been on the curving path from political activism to graduating law school and serving as a law clerk in Omaha.
A crowd of approximately 30 people attended a joint public hearing Monday to address proposed tax increases at the city of Aurora, as well as Aurora and Hampton public schools.

A crowd of approximately 30 people attended a joint public hearing Monday to address proposed tax increases at the city of Aurora, as well as Aurora and Hampton public schools.

Tax hearing draws crowd, concerns with local spending

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
More than 30 people attended a joint public hearing at Aurora City Hall Monday, asking questions and voicing concerns about tax increases proposed by the Aurora City Council and school boards in Aurora and Hampton.