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A'ROR'N Days 2023 -- Rock n Roll
A’ROR’N Days set to Rock n Roll
Kurt Johnson
The stage is set for another version of Aurora’s annual community celebration, with A’ROR’N Days offering activities for people of all ages Thursday through Sunday.Overall, the schedule for A’ROR’N Days weekend is similar to past years, though there are a few changes in store for version 2023.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.
Hampton board OKs plans for new subdivision
Ron Burtz
In an 11-minute session that was almost the complete opposite of last week’s regular Hampton Village Board meeting, the board took action Monday night on the agreement with the Hampton Community Development Corporation (HCDC) to put in a new subdivision on the town’s western edge.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.
Operation Shine Camp helps kids, volunteers shine
Ron Burtz
The sun shined down brightly on dozens of young shining faces Friday afternoon June 9, as the first Operation Shine weekend camp of the season began at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp north of Hordville. As cars carrying the young campers rolled into the campground from all over the region at about 3 p.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Community garage sale a hit in Aurora.
Community garage sale
Kurt Johnson
It was a picture-perfect weekend for a community garage sale in Aurora, with cooler temps creating a nice setting to bounce among the 100+ sales set up all across town.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
The Harmons, including father Jacob, Jackson on his shoulders, Garrett with dog face paint and Kaiden, kneeling, inspect a vintage automobile at Giltner Daze Car Show.
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Kurt Johnson
Giltner Daze dazzles with car show after rainy startGiltner Daze shined through despite a rainy start with its first annual car show and other attractions on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Hampton Village Board is asking local residents to voluntarily reduce their use of water to reduce the pressure on the town's lone functioning water well.
New water restrictions approved in Hampton
Ron Burtz
With rising concerns about the longevity of the town’s lone water well and dropping groundwater levels due to the ongoing drought, the Hampton Village Board passed a resolution Monday night calling for voluntary water usage restrictions by residents.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Crews with Mid-Nebraska Land Developers have been busy moving dirt on this site just north of Highway 34 west of the 1st Street intersection, where a new Dollar General Market store will soon be built.
Dollar General building 2nd store here
Kurt Johnson
Dirt work has begun on a site just north of Highway 34 at the west edge of Aurora for what will soon be a new Dollar General Market, opening perhaps as early as December.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Customers enjoy the food and fellowship at the new Winchesters Saloon in Phillips.
Phillips residents remember past restaurants
Jacob Courtney
Among those excited for the opening of Winchesters Saloon in Phillips are those who grew up remembering the variety of restaurants that evolved into the final form of Winchester Restaurant that closed in 2004.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Aurora Huskies
4R board reviews major policy changes
Kurt Johnson
Aurora 4R School Board members spent more than two hours reviewing policy changes at Monday’s regular monthly meeting, many prompted by legislative action passed during what Supt. Jody Phillips said was “a crazy session.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Totus Tuus staff member Catherine Haberman.
Totus Tuus
Kurt Johnson
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aurora hosted the Totus Tuus Program last week, offering youth a chance to learn more about their faith and evangelize with others.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
