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Aurora High School senior Jeremy Hunter was named the 2021 Dest. 6 American Legion Oratorical Contest winner after an impressive performance Nov. 5.

Aurora High School senior Jeremy Hunter was named the 2021 Dest. 6 American Legion Oratorical Contest winner after an impressive performance Nov. 5.

Hunter reflects on oratorical contest

Aurora High School senior Jeremy Hunter was named the 2021 Dest. 6 American Legion Oratorical Contest winner after an impressive performance Nov. 5.
Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

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Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.
Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

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United Way kicks off with a message of hope The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2021 campaign Thursday with a heart-felt message from a man who said his life and so many others have been changed by the generosity and goodwill of others.