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The winners of the 2022 “Aurora’s Got Talent” from left to right: Maddy “The Maddog” Barnes, Ethan Wishman, Stephen Knudsen, Alyssa and Bobby Jacobs.

The winners of the 2022 “Aurora’s Got Talent” from left to right: Maddy “The Maddog” Barnes, Ethan Wishman, Stephen Knudsen, Alyssa and Bobby Jacobs.

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‘Aurora’s Got Talent’ headlines for second year The second annual “Aurora’s Got Talent” show sponsored by the Hamilton Community Foundation gave a stage to the gifts of six local residents Thursday on the courthouse parking lot.
This corn field three miles north of Hampton sustained heavy damage in the June 7 storm which swept through the area. Many area farmers are now contemplating whether to replant or try to get as much out of the damaged crop as possible.

This corn field three miles north of Hampton sustained heavy damage in the June 7 storm which swept through the area. Many area farmers are now contemplating whether to replant or try to get as much out of the damaged crop as possible.

Hail damage leaves farmers with decision

Severe weather struck Hamilton County with back-to-back storms three days apart last week, with the bulk of the damage reported in area fields hit hard by hail stones as big as golf balls.
Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.

Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.

Extension, FSA share conservation programs

Representatives with the Nebraska Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) came together to share how conservation programs in the state can help support both farmers and the environment.