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Aurora runners are off at the gun in the GINW 5K Gold Division race. Coach Tony Sigler stated that the team is on better footing now compared to last year.

Aurora runners are off at the gun in the GINW 5K Gold Division race. Coach Tony Sigler stated that the team is on better footing now compared to last year.

Aurora runners finish strong at GINW Invite Friday

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora boys cross country team got off on the right foot at the Grand Island Northwest Tornado Hill course with a solid team effort and third place individual finish in the 5K gold division race.
Aurora’s Kasey Schuster tips the ball over the net during the Lady Huskies’ three-set win over Wahoo Thursday.

Aurora’s Kasey Schuster tips the ball over the net during the Lady Huskies’ three-set win over Wahoo Thursday.

Aurora challenged on opening night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Aurora played part in one of the more enticing three-way matchups on opening night of the 2022 season.  The Lady Huskies traveled to Wahoo, taking on the Warriors as well as the Norris Titans in a triangular.
Koby Nachtigal heads for the end zone on a 69-yard half-back pass from Carlos Collazo, putting the finishing touches on Aurora’s 43-13 win over Northwest.

Koby Nachtigal heads for the end zone on a 69-yard half-back pass from Carlos Collazo, putting the finishing touches on Aurora’s 43-13 win over Northwest.

Huskies put the hammer down in opener

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The season opener looked more like the second or third game of the 2022 campaign Friday for Aurora as the preseason No. 1-ranked Huskies overpowered rival Grand Island Northwest 43-13, keeping the hammer home.
Junior Kaitlyn Hunter is a member of the flag corps.

Junior Kaitlyn Hunter is a member of the flag corps.

Marching Huskies take the field

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora High School Marching Band took to the field Friday, opening the season with its first public performance. Though not yet in uniform, the band performed a portion of its halftime Pirates of the Caribbean show.  
Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
MCHI CEO shares initial insight Six weeks into his new role as CEO at Memorial Community Health, Justin Wolf said he has been impressed with the healthcare organization he now leads as well as its host community, while also recognizing that this is indeed a significant time of transition.
Aurora football fans got one final preseason glimpse of the Huskies Friday with the annual sports drink scrimmage.

Aurora football fans got one final preseason glimpse of the Huskies Friday with the annual sports drink scrimmage.

Huskies open with ‘Hammer Game’ vs Northwest

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
A new season in a new classification starts with a familiar foe Friday when rival Grand Island Northwest comes to town for the traditional “Hammer Game.”  As soon as the 2022 football schedule was posted in February, coach Kyle Peterson said his Huskies had opening night circled on the calendar.
Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Murillo thrilled to build upon Aurora tradition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
It only takes about five minutes of being around Andrew Murillo to find out he’s a high-energy, passionate guy. The passion shows up on the coaches bench, in the team huddles and even in the practice gym.  “I’m definitely relationship-oriented,” Murillo shared.
After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

Lois Hixson retires from Aurora volleyball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Lois Hixson has always had a calculated approach to her coaching style. She was given the keys to a powerful vehicle and wanted to make sure when she moved on, it was in the same vein.
After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mayor Seeman dedicates plaques honoring 25 fallen WWI veterans Mayor Marlin Seeman honored 25 soldiers who died while serving their country from 1917 to 1918 Monday, reinstating the plaques that held their names in Veteran’s Circle at the Aurora Cemetery.
Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Freemasons sell lodge, to meet in Central City  The Aurora Freemason Lodge No. 68 has sold its building on L Street to an individual for an unspecified amount effective May 5.