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Jeremy Brandt made one of his first presentations as Hamilton County highway superintendent Monday.

Jeremy Brandt made one of his first presentations as Hamilton County highway superintendent Monday.

Proposed update to highway dept. shop in the works

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Jeremy Brandt made one of his first presentations as Hamilton County highway superintendent Monday, as he presented proposed safety improvements and construction options within the highway shop and office areas to commissioners.
Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13.

Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13.

Aurora firefighter recognition

News Staff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13, recognizing several members for outstanding achievement and milestone years of service.
Located at a familiar site, the Hamilton County Courthouse, this photo was taken in the 1895-96 era. It captures Sheriff A. J. McConaughey sitting at his desk (far left) across from his son, and deputy, B. E. McConaughey. Also pictured is janitor Charles Davis (far right). The fourth man, located in the back, is unknown.

Located at a familiar site, the Hamilton County Courthouse, this photo was taken in the 1895-96 era. It captures Sheriff A. J. McConaughey sitting at his desk (far left) across from his son, and deputy, B. E. McConaughey. Also pictured is janitor Charles Davis (far right). The fourth man, located in the back, is unknown.

A walk through the Sheriff’s Department: 1870-1900

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
One of the many agencies in Hamilton County that has been a part of its history since incorporation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department has seen its fair share of years.
Hamilton County will now be served by two ladder trucks at the Aurora and Giltner fire departments. Aurora passed off its green 65-foot ladder truck to Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) last week, and Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox welcomed a 100-foot ladder truck to the Aurora fleet.

Hamilton County will now be served by two ladder trucks at the Aurora and Giltner fire departments. Aurora passed off its green 65-foot ladder truck to Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck (left) last week, and Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox welcomed a 100-foot ladder truck to the Aurora fleet.

Aurora, Giltner welcome ladder trucks

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Thanks to conversation between friends and a special program offered by the Nebraska (and U.S) Forest Service, both the Aurora and Giltner volunteer fire departments received new pieces to their firefighting fleet. The exchange took place Aug. 18, much to the appreciation of both departments.