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New 1st Web Sales owners

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Pictured from left are the new owners of 1st Web Sales in Aurora, including Sara Straight, Cy Friesen, Cy Carlson and Joel Schaffert. All four are long-time employees of the e-commerce company. Schaffert was incorrectly identified in last week’s edition.
Historic fountain returns home

Historic fountain returns home

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Historic fountain returns home

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Aug. 13 was a special day at the Hamilton County Courthouse as the community finally saw the return of a large, ornate water fountain that had called the grounds home a very long time ago.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Marriage Licenses Caleb W. Oswald, Phillips and Cami N. Roehrs, Marquette. Dana J. Zenther, Phillips and Lyndsay N. Rathje, Phillips. Travis R. Childers, Fayetteville, N.C. and Kacie K. Dunn, Fayetteville, N.C. Hamilton County Traffic Docket Erica F. Martin, Harvard, failure to stop, fined $75.
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Construction season going strong in Aurora

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Three businesses along Highway 34 in Aurora are seeing changes, from the completely new buildings for Heartland Bank and Runza to an addition being built onto the Aurora Wash House. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
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Art Walk Aurora approved for Sept. 19

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A hallmark of the fall season, Art Walk Aurora will be back in action for another year Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, weather permitting.
Pictured from left, Kelly Grossnicklaus, Jeff Bart and Todd Jensen walk on the AHS track Friday, the 20th anniversary of when the daily 3-mile routine began. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Pictured from left, Kelly Grossnicklaus, Jeff Bart and Todd Jensen walk on the AHS track Friday, the 20th anniversary of when the daily 3-mile routine began. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Aurora walkers log 20 years, 10,000 miles together

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A group of Aurora men hit a 20-year milestone Friday, walking together each weekday morning in all kinds of weather, sharing friendship, stories and a desire to stay healthy. It all started back on Aug. 21, 2000, after a golf outing in Grand Island, recalled Kelly Grossnicklaus.
Elvera and Dwight Willcock stand with his favorite saddle among his collection. This saddle was a gift from his uncle and was used until they sold their last working horse. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Elvera and Dwight Willcock stand with his favorite saddle among his collection. This saddle was a gift from his uncle and was used until they sold their last working horse. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Willcock family showcases history of horses in unique collection

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Some people would say their passion is in their blood, and for Dwight Willcock, his love of horses has been running strong through his veins for generations. From utilizing horses for work to owning them for pleasure, Dwight’s passion has most recently transformed into an extensive tack collection.
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Gov. Ricketts signs legislation for tax relief on military retirement pay

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts held a ceremonial bill signing at American Legion Post 52 in Kearney to celebrate LB 153 becoming law. LB 153 exempts 50 percent of military retirement pay from Nebraska income tax. Senator Tom Brewer of Gordon introduced LB 153 at the request of Gov.