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At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Scott Phillips and other Teachers of the Year, participated in simulated space missions. Pictured navigating the space shuttle as commander is Phillips (front right) assisted by his teammates Ryan Hardesty of Pennsylvania (front), Cory Hafer of Delaware and Aimée Couto of Rhode Island.

At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Scott Phillips and other Teachers of the Year, participated in simulated space missions. Pictured navigating the space shuttle as commander is Phillips (front right) assisted by his teammates Ryan Hardesty of Pennsylvania (front), Cory Hafer of Delaware and Aimée Couto of Rhode Island.

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Phillips travels to space ... camp

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The role of Teacher of the Year continues to be an eye-opening experience for Aurora math teacher and Nebraska Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips.
Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

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Angie Wall purchases Honeysuckle Lane

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A changing of the guard occurred Thursday at a downtown business as Angie Wall purchased Honeysuckle Lane from long-time owner Bonnie Bamesberger.
This artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of a facility which if funded and built would be known as the Kyle Ediger Comfort Station.

This artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of a facility which if funded and built would be known as the Kyle Ediger Comfort Station.

Comfort station proposed at Poco Creek Golf Course

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Fund-raising efforts have begun for a “comfort station” to be built at Poco Creek Golf Course in memory of Kyle Ediger.The former Hampton teacher and coach enjoyed golfing and was a member of the local course, where he participated in both the Monday and Thursday men’s leagues.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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Small increases sought for sheriff, dispatch, jail budgets

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Vehicle supply chain issues and the difficulty of filling some positions has led to budget savings for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office as well as other functions under the supervision of Sheriff Jeromy McCoy.
Six students were selected by the Edgerton to attend the launch of the GOES-U satellite at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Posing underneath the crawler, a vehcile used to move rockets to the launchpad, are from left: Edgerton educator Deb Miller, students Bridget Kavan of Broken Bow, Annika Spielberg of Minden, Joey Ballas of Aurora, Alex Taylor of Auburn, Ryan McCalsun of Broken Bow and Shawn Morris of Aurora.

Six students were selected by the Edgerton to attend the launch of the GOES-U satellite at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Posing underneath the crawler, a vehcile used to move rockets to the launchpad, are from left: Edgerton educator Deb Miller, students Bridget Kavan of Broken Bow, Annika Spielberg of Minden, Joey Ballas of Aurora, Alex Taylor of Auburn, Ryan McCalsun of Broken Bow and Shawn Morris of Aurora.

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Edgerton goes to NASA launch

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The sky’s the limit to what can be learned from space. At the launch of the GOES-U satellite on June 25, two students from Aurora were able to be a part of NASA’s latest step towards new discoveries.
All the kids, critters and contests from the 2024 fair

All the kids, critters and contests from the 2024 fair

2024 Hamilton County Fair Results

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The 2024 Hamilton County Fair is history, but before closing the book on this year’s chapter it’s time to recognize the many participants and winners from 4-H and FFA competitions. A special keepsake section in this week’s edition does just that, with young Caislee McKay featured on the cover.
This photo of an NeFigure8n race held at Wahoo earlier this summer shows the fast-paced action and potential for collisions that have made the sport popular with drivers and spectators alike over the past several years across Eastern Nebraska.

This photo of an NeFigure8n race held at Wahoo earlier this summer shows the fast-paced action and potential for collisions that have made the sport popular with drivers and spectators alike over the past several years across Eastern Nebraska.

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Figure 8 racing returns to Aurora

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Nebraska Figure 8 auto racing is coming back to Aurora where it all began more than 30 years ago. The NeFigure8n racing association has announced that it will be bringing its 2024 championships back to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug.
Jason Brown took over the reins as the High Plains Community Schools’ Superintendent July 1, moving over from Bertrand.

Jason Brown took over the reins as the High Plains Community Schools’ Superintendent July 1, moving over from Bertrand.

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Brown excited for role as HPC supt.

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Jason Brown still believes there’s a lot of positives within education and wants to do everything in his power to provide any and all opportunities to students.
Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A changing of the guard occurred Thursday at a downtown business as Angie Wall purchased Honeysuckle Lane from long-time owner Bonnie Bamesberger.
National Night Out is Aug. 6

National Night Out is Aug. 6

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Aurora, Phillips to observe National Night Out Aug. 6

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Folks in at least two local communities will be helping McGruff the Crime Dog take a bite out of crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6 when the nation observes the 41st annual National Night Out.