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Toys for Christmas

Toys for Christmas

Operation Christmas Child approaching

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Once again Hamilton County residents will have the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and think of those less fortunate with the Operation Christmas Child program. National collection week this year is Nov. 16-23.
Aurora/Scottsbluff II kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday

Aurora/Scottsbluff II kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Huskies host Scottsbluff in playoff opener The Huskies face a familiar foe in Friday’s opening round of the Class B football playoffs, with Scottsbluff coming to town hoping to flip the script on a Sept. 11 battle which Aurora won 36-14.
Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

Real estate goes virtual during pandemic

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Buying a home is a common milestone in many people’s lives and while the ongoing pandemic shut down or slowed various aspects of daily life, the local housing market didn’t skip a beat.
Grant Wilson (left), Cale Carlson and Laura Carlson made sure they had their trucks in the best spot to meet up with the grain carts Friday morning near McCool Junction.

Grant Wilson (left), Cale Carlson and Laura Carlson made sure they had their trucks in the best spot to meet up with the grain carts Friday morning near McCool Junction.

Local farmers lend a hand in emotional harvest bee

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Friday and Saturday were emotional days for a number of Nebraska farmers, including Jonathan Rempel and his family of Henderson -- victims of a now widely-seen farm fire that claimed his combine, grain cart and a semi in the early hours of Oct. 15.
If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

County Board hears proposed changes to 911 interlocal

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Hamilton County Board Chairman Rich Nelson provided his fellow commissioners with an update on the status of the 911 interlocal negotiations with Merrick County during their regularly scheduled Monday meeting.
The Aurora Development Corporation worked with FedEx Freight this past year to complete an expansion project in the Woodard Subdivision, nearly doubling the size of operations located just west of Love’s.

The Aurora Development Corporation worked with FedEx Freight this past year to complete an expansion project in the Woodard Subdivision, nearly doubling the size of operations located just west of Love’s.

FedEx expansion, hiring new executive director highlight ADC’s fiscal year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Aurora Development Corporation sold several housing lots and helped FedEx Freight expand its operations near the I-80 intersection during the past fiscal year while also revamping internal operations by hiring its first-ever executive director. Those were among the highlights reported Oct.
Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

HPC seniors prepare for next step with senior seminar

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
While high school prepares many students for further education and entry into the workforce, there are some who would say that they don’t always prepare young adults for real life.