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A demolition crew cleared this lot, then tore down the building pictured next to it, making way for a new bar and grill expected to open on Main Street in Phillips by next spring.

A demolition crew cleared this lot, then tore down the building pictured next to it, making way for a new bar and grill expected to open on Main Street in Phillips by next spring.

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Planned bar and grill, new houses reflecting progress in Phillips

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Momentum is building in Phillips, where early sales on a 56-lot housing redevelopment project have prompted plans to build office facilities and a new bar and grill on Main Street.
12th Street Cinema

12th Street Cinema

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Low attendance a concern at 12th St. Cinema

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Aurora’s 12th Street Cinema is open for business with a revised post-pandemic schedule, though limited showings and decreased attendance are causing such concern that board members are worried about the theater’s future.
This mural was painted in the 1950s on a wall in a Phillips bar by workers who lived in the community while they helped build the railroad.

This mural was painted in the 1950s on a wall in a Phillips bar by workers who lived in the community while they helped build the railroad.

Phillips native looks back, ready to look forward

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Willie Bergmark sat in his pickup with a smile on his face, watching a piece of Phillips’ history tumble to the ground. At age 85, the area native and Phillips High School graduate is one of many local residents excited to see changes being made in the small rural community.
As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.

As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.

Holiday food pantry tips

News Staff
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
by Graham Christenson  As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. 

CMS court ruling draws cautious local response

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction Monday halting the Biden Administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate on healthcare workers.  On Nov.
Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.
Larry and Theresa Naeve, left, sold T&L Convenience & Liquor to their daughter Lori Meyer and her husband Brian, (not pictured) who are now co-owners and partners with store manager Missy Kliewer, pictured at right.

Larry and Theresa Naeve, left, sold T&L Convenience & Liquor to their daughter Lori Meyer and her husband Brian, (not pictured) who are now co-owners and partners with store manager Missy Kliewer, pictured at right.

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T&L Convenience & Liquor changes hands

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
T&L Convenience & Liquor in Aurora announced a change of ownership as of Oct. 1, though there was no visible change in operations at the popular Highway 34 business.
Jim Hickey is shown here with 5-year-old Paishence Hansen of Cozad. Hickey was in the midst of walking from Scottsbluff to Omaha raising money and awareness for Hansen’s fight with cancer, when he learned during a stop in Aurora that he had been diagnosed with cancer himself.

Jim Hickey is shown here with 5-year-old Paishence Hansen of Cozad. Hickey was in the midst of walking from Scottsbluff to Omaha raising money and awareness for Hansen’s fight with cancer, when he learned during a stop in Aurora that he had been diagnosed with cancer himself.

NY man’s cancer walk takes a fateful turn in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
A former Marine from New York hit a road block last week in Aurora in the midst of a 450-mile walk to raise money for a little girl from Cozad battling cancer. Jim Hickey has a soft spot in his heart for kids like Paishence Hansen, a 5-year-old who inspired his journey from Scottsbluff to Omaha.
Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen makes campaign stop in Aurora last week

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Republican candidate for governor Jim Pillen made a campaign stop in Aurora last week sharing an optimistic outlook for Nebraska while also explaining what he believes is a critical need to elect someone who fully understands agriculture.