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The Aurora Community Problem Solvers made a large donation of food on Nov. 22, one of 205 group donations made thus far in 2024.
Food Pantry reports rising demand
Kurt Johnson
As the cost of groceries has risen across Nebraska and the United States, so too has the number of people reaching out for help to put food on the table to feed their families.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Ben Crabtree
Crabtree named new emergency manager
Ron Burtz
The second person to serve as Hamilton County Emergency Management Director was introduced to the county commission at its regular Monday meeting this week.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Plainsman Museum's Winter Wonderland of Trees
Plainsman Museum back on Nebraska Holiday Passport map
Elizabeth Hunter
Aurora’s Plainsman Museum is back on the map for Visit Nebraska’s 2024 Nebraska Holiday Passport program this year.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
This hot cocoa cup float in the Tractor Parade featured riders dressed in white as the marshmallows
Wel-come Home to Christmas
Kurt Johnson
Hundreds of people lined the downtown square Saturday as the sixth annual Come Home to Christmas celebration warmed hearts throughout the day in what has become a festive holiday tradition.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Village of Marquette
Jervah new Marquette trustee following recount, card draw
Ron Burtz
The outcome of one Hamilton County General Election race has finally been determined, more than two weeks after election day. An official recount of votes in Precinct 8, which is the precinct for the village of Marquette, was held on Thursday at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
County commissioners to revisit commercial solar farm regulations
Ron Burtz
With the Synergen large water user issue having effectively been taken off the table by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District recently, and with the county having a moratorium in place on requests for conditional use permits (CUPs) for large water users, the Hamilton County Commission is...
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance
Cure to face trial in March for death of infant
Ron Burtz
The Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant on Aug. 6 is still on track for a jury trial in March of next year following a status hearing in Hamilton County District Court on Thursday morning.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Great Plains Mounted Archery instructor Chris Patton shows his students, Londyn Ommert (left) and Penelope Mann how to adjust their bows for better aim.
Unique Patton clinic combines archery with horseback riding
Elizabeth Hunter
The Great Plains Mounted Archery Club opened its doors to its first riders on Nov. 9 at the Lazy K Arena in Grand Island.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Jorja Pohlmeier and Scott Bennett of Aurora performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City recently
Students perform at Carnegie Hall
Elizabeth Hunter
It was an eye-opening experience for Aurora High School senior Jorja Pohlmeier and junior Scott Bennett who recently traveled to New York City’s Carnegie Hall to perform on that world-famous stage with band students from around the world.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Monday recapping a busy year
Chamber holds annual meeting
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual meeting Monday, recapping a busy year of successful events and electing its board and executive team for the coming year.The meeting began with brief introductions of each board member and all cited their personal reasons for volunteering to serve.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
