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Workers from Mudd Jockies began concrete work for Marquette’s new basketball court on a recent Wednesday morning and the work was completed by that Friday.

Workers from Mudd Jockies began concrete work for Marquette’s new basketball court on a recent Wednesday morning and the work was completed by that Friday.

Marquette paves the way for community hoops court

Marquette residents of all ages can look forward to shooting some hoops as a new outdoor basketball court is being set up next to the village playground.Recently crew members from Mudd Jockies Inc.
The votes have been totaled from Tuesday's Primary

The votes have been totaled from Tuesday's Primary

Primary Election sees low turnout

Voter turnout was light for Tuesday's Primary Election in Hamilton County. Only 2,158 votes had been cast countywide by the time the polls closed at 8 p.m.
City Administrator Adam Darbro asks a question during Tuesday's city council meeting, which was held at the Aurora Middle School theater.

City Administrator Adam Darbro asks a question during Tuesday's city council meeting, which was held at the Aurora Middle School theater.

City council hears private EMS proposals

City Administrator Adam Darbro and members of the Aurora City Council, along with approximately 90 members of the community, heard two proposals from private ambulance companies and had Q&A feedback during a 3-hour public meeting Tuesday night.
From left, HPC seniors Brodey Spurling, Levi Russell and Chase Owens toss their caps into the air after officially becoming Storm graduates Saturday afternoon.

From left, HPC seniors Brodey Spurling, Levi Russell and Chase Owens toss their caps into the air after officially becoming Storm graduates Saturday afternoon.

High Plains seniors: ‘Choose the good’ in life

Smiles, laughter and a few tears filled the Polk gymnasium Saturday afternoon as 13 High Plains Community seniors became graduates, thus ending one chapter while simultaneously beginning another.Supt.
Valedictorian Lofton Ferguson went against the grain of most graduation speeches during Saturday’s commencement exercises in Hampton. Instead of challenging his classmates to “reach for the stars” and climb the ladder of worldly success, he quoted from the Josh Wilson song “Dream Small,” urging them to focus on the now and seek to build strong relationships with those around them.

Valedictorian Lofton Ferguson went against the grain of most graduation speeches during Saturday’s commencement exercises in Hampton. Instead of challenging his classmates to “reach for the stars” and climb the ladder of worldly success, he quoted from the Josh Wilson song “Dream Small,” urging them to focus on the now and seek to build strong relationships with those around them.

‘Don’t be afraid to dream small’

Paying tribute to the past, honoring their educators and with a look to the future, the 11 members of the Hampton High School graduating class of 2026 received their diplomas in graduation exercises Saturday afternoon.
Your guide to the best of summer celebrations and activities for kids of all ages

Your guide to the best of summer celebrations and activities for kids of all ages

Get ready to dive into summer fun with ANR's Splash of Summer

From America 250-themed community celebrations to fireworks displays to parades and summer recreation, ANR's annual Splash of Summer edition is your guide to the best of what the season has to offer in our area.
County Road 6 between Giltner and Highway 14 is to be resurfaced this fall.

County Road 6 between Giltner and Highway 14 is to be resurfaced this fall.

Constructors, Inc. wins Road 6 rehab bid

If all goes according to plan, people in the Giltner area could be driving on a much smoother County Road 6 by the time the snow flies next fall.
Aurora Class of 2026 representatives Savanna James and Eva Yllescas.

Aurora Class of 2026 representatives Savanna James and Eva Yllescas.

Aurora graduates to turn tassels Sunday

Aurora High School’s Class of 2026 is set to turn the tassels on Sunday, celebrating one of the final area graduation ceremonies Commencement exercises will begin at 2 p.m. in the Aurora Sports Complex. The processional will be accompanied by the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.
Senior Scott Bennett (not pictured) placed second for both his narrative film “Nora, Winona, and the Anomaly” and his PSA film “Your Choice” at the Nebraska video championships. Pictured at left in this screenshot from “Your Choice” is Bennett’s friend Araya Johnson who starred in the film and was one of two people named Best Actress at the video championships.

Senior Scott Bennett (not pictured) placed second for both his narrative film “Nora, Winona, and the Anomaly” and his PSA film “Your Choice” at the Nebraska video championships. Pictured at left in this screenshot from “Your Choice” is Bennett’s friend Araya Johnson who starred in the film and was one of two people named Best Actress at the video championships.

Aurora filmmakers shine at state video championships

Aurora students made a strong debut at Nebraska’s first-ever State High School Video Championships recently, earning a runner-up team finish and multiple individual awards while showcasing everything from emotional animation to horror storytelling and public service filmmaking.