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Dr. Alyssa Bish was appointed by Gov. Jim Pillen as the Director of Nebraska Children & Family Services for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday Oct. 24.

Dr. Alyssa Bish was appointed by Gov. Jim Pillen as the Director of Nebraska Children & Family Services for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday Oct. 24.

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Bish honored to share her lifelong passion to help others

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Helping those in need has been a lifelong goal mission for Dr. Alyssa Bish as she began her service as the Nebraska Children & Family Services director for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at the end of the year.
Aurora City Council news

Aurora City Council news

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Council OKs Streeter 6th project

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Aurora City Council approved plans for additional work on the Streeter Sixth Addition as part of the pending 1st Street construction project during its June 11 meeting.
The victim of this fatal accident east of Hampton on May 23 was not buckeled into a seat belt and was consequently thrown from the car when it left Highway 34 and rolled. Traffic safety officials say more than 70 percent of the victims of fatal car accidents in Nebraska were not wearing seat belts.

The victim of this fatal accident east of Hampton on May 23 was not buckeled into a seat belt and was consequently thrown from the car when it left Highway 34 and rolled. Traffic safety officials say more than 70 percent of the victims of fatal car accidents in Nebraska were not wearing seat belts.

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Meeting seeks solutions to lax driver safety in rural NE

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
It seems because of the lighter traffic in rural areas of Nebraska like Hamilton County, people who live or drive through here tend to be less concerned about highway safety, but, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Highway Safety Office, that attitude can lead to...
Giltner High School will join with Harvard to form a wrestling co-op.

Giltner High School will join with Harvard to form a wrestling co-op.

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Giltner and Harvard schools join forces in wrestling co-op

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Giltner School Board approved to form a co-op wrestling team with Harvard Public Schools last week, making wrestling an additional extracurricular for Giltner High School students, according to principal and athletic director Kurt Finkey.
A new mural for the Hamilton County Youth Center was bolted to the side of the building Friday, May 24. Pictured from left are Youth Center Executive Director Paul Johnson and mural artist John Van Horn.

A new mural for the Hamilton County Youth Center was bolted to the side of the building Friday, May 24. Pictured from left are Youth Center Executive Director Paul Johnson and mural artist John Van Horn.

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Youth center paints summer with kindness

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
As it prepares for a new season of summer camps and other special programs, the Hamilton County Youth Center decorated its exterior wall with a new mural on May 24. The mural painted by Colorado artist John Van Horn was mounted on a wall to the left of the center’s main entrance on 12th Street.
In the uppermost floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse tower custodian John Bish holds his hand over the photoelectric switch to light up the beacons mounted in each middle window.

In the uppermost floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse tower custodian John Bish holds his hand over the photoelectric switch to light up the beacons mounted in each middle window.

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Edgerton strobes shine for 60 years

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
For six decades now a set of four of Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s strobes have been flashing out from near the top of the Hamilton County Courthouse spire to warn aircraft of the tall obstacle and reminding local residents of one of the town’s favorite sons.
Jerry Jacobs stops a moment in time, photographing a late model car racing at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan.

Jerry Jacobs stops a moment in time, photographing a late model car racing at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan.

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Jacobs earns spot in NE Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Phillips farmer and racing photographer Jerry Jacobs was recently inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame.After 40 years of race photography and spending countless nights at race tracks across central Nebraska, Jacobs is being honored for his work and dedication to his craft.
Old Homestead owners Robin Sanderson (left) and Jennie Snoberger showcase some of the styles they will have in their new store. The two are planning a soft opening for Homestead Style during A’ROR’N Days.

Old Homestead owners Robin Sanderson (left) and Jennie Snoberger showcase some of the styles they will have in their new store. The two are planning a soft opening for Homestead Style during A’ROR’N Days.

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Old Homestead to expand with clothing line

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
After seven years of the Old Homestead Market and Floral, the store is getting an expansion -- Homestead Style.The past seven years have been filled with growth for owners Robin Sanderson and Jennie Snoberger, and now they will be expanding further into selling clothing items.
Sorting through cans donated towards Can Care-a-Van, volunteers check to make sure food isn’t expired and arranged together to be put on the shelves. Volunteers featured include from left: Sally Roblee, Graham Christenson, John Christenson, Shirely Schacht and Diana Shaffer.

Sorting through cans donated towards Can Care-a-Van, volunteers check to make sure food isn’t expired and arranged together to be put on the shelves. Volunteers featured include from left: Sally Roblee, Graham Christenson, John Christenson, Shirely Schacht and Diana Shaffer.

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Can Care-a-Van marks 25 years in Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Hamilton County Food Pantry had a wonderful turnout for the 37th annual Can Care-a-Van last Tuesday. With the help of volunteers, local businesses and the spotlight brought by TV news anchors Jon and Taryn Vanderford of CBS affiliate KOLN-KGIN of Lincoln, the food pantry restocked its shelves.