Christmas

A group of kind-hearted Aurora Jaycees distributing Christmas fruit baskets in 1989 included, from left: Wayne Roblee, Gordon Hope, Larry Jones, Darrell Walla,Greg Meier, Dave Laferla and Steve Vrana.

A group of kind-hearted Aurora Jaycees distributing Christmas fruit baskets in 1989 included, from left: Wayne Roblee, Gordon Hope, Larry Jones, Darrell Walla,Greg Meier, Dave Laferla and Steve Vrana.

What did Christmas look like back in ’89?

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The holidays in Hamilton County looked a little different in 1989.  Diving backwards in time for a bit of a historical recap, the News-Register sought out what it could in the form of old bound editions from the year, housed at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora. The Dec.
Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
‘Land of Misfit Decorations:’ Ogden shares Christmas wonderland It’s that time, Christmas time is here, and everybody knows there is no better time of year!
Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Nativity scenes more than just holiday decor

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
It’s a scene familiar to every Christian child -- the virgin mother, the humble father and the common animals observing the celestial baby in the manger while a star shines above the dark desert to proclaim the momentous event.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

A new Christmas wish list

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
For years, Santa Dave Bradley has kept close eye on the area’s naughty and nice list, handing out the best of the best and the sometimes not-so-great.  However, he’s decided to hang up his big red bag and fill out a recliner given to himself after years on the nice list.
ANR

ANR

Faith, family have and always will be the joy of Christmas

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
This week’s edition of the News-Register offers a special gift in the form of a giant Christmas card to the community, from the community. It’s the largest edition of the year, by far, including holiday greetings from your friends and neighbors of all ages, as well as local businesses.
The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4.

The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4.

Craft, Toy, Gun Show set for this weekend

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4. The event, set up in the Farr Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Just in time to open the holiday season, the Plainsman Museum in Aurora will be hosting its bi-annual Christmas on the Boardwalk event Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Just in time to open the holiday season, the Plainsman Museum in Aurora will be hosting its bi-annual Christmas on the Boardwalk event Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Christmas on Boardwalk invites guests back in time

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Just in time to open the holiday season, the Plainsman Museum in Aurora will be hosting its bi-annual Christmas on the Boardwalk event Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The end of the year calls for family to gather together as the days grow darker and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Come Home for Christmas, now in its fourth year, will provide that opportunity on the downtown square Nov. 26.

The end of the year calls for family to gather together as the days grow darker and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Come Home for Christmas, now in its fourth year, will provide that opportunity on the downtown square Nov. 26.

Aurora planning 4th ‘Come Home to Christmas’

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The end of the year calls for family to gather together as the days grow darker and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Come Home for Christmas, now in its fourth year, will provide that opportunity on the downtown square Nov. 26.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Naughty or nice?

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Ho! Ho! Ho and pass the turkey! It’s that time once again when I get to do my thing, when I get to hand out all sorts of fun presents to all of the nice (and a few naughty) girls and boys who made my very special list this year.