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Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton ends season in playoff loss to Red Cloud Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Hampton’s first playoff appearance in more than a decade didn’t play out as anyone wearing purple and gold would have wanted.  Yet, the vibe leaving the field Friday night in Red Cloud was one of positivity and hopefulness for the future.  The No.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Huskies roar past Central City aerial attack

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The 2022 Aurora Huskies completed a task few teams in the school’s history have accomplished Friday, capping off an undefeated regular season to enter the playoffs as the No. 1-ranked top dog in Class C1.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Playoff look

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
My beautiful wife is all but over my new hairstyle.  I’m usually on a tight schedule when it comes to my haircut. Every three to four weeks, like clock work, the buzz cut comes out.  Rinse, repeat. I’ve had the same look since probably the third grade. If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.
Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Musical life: Judy Sullivan looks back on over nine decades Life can be like music, a sudden start building into a crescendo towards the final, perfect note. Former music teacher and piano instructor Judy Sullivan knows this more than most.
Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Hampton set for district title clash Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hampton passed the first of its two-week test with flying colors. The Hawks entered St. Edward needing a win to stay in contention for a district championship and went home with a 64-32 win over the Beavers Friday night.  The win for coach Jereme Jones was special, beating a St.
Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Local 4-Her brings playground to Pioneer Trails Local 4-Her Kelsey Mersch has taken her dedication for community and love for 4-H over the past 10 years and transformed it into something special for generations to come.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Just win, baby

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The big boss and I spent the final few moments of Friday’s Husker game huddled around the office’s small TV, hoping for a reversal of fortune from the last half decade.  Nebraska pulled out a 14-13 win at Rutgers on a Friday night in an anything but easy scenario.
Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Finding roots in truck, Jeep restoration There are souls in the objects people are given from older generations. From the pocket watch polished to a shine from 1905, to the hand-me-down clothes that fit just a bit too well now. One person who knows that truth is Hampton native Tom Granfield.