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Five Aurora veterans received Quilt of Valor honors during Monday’s program at the school. Those include from left: Aaron Nilson, Roger Levering, Dana Kort, Gale Christenson and Priscilla Balasa.

Five Aurora veterans received Quilt of Valor honors during Monday’s program at the school. Those include from left: Aaron Nilson, Roger Levering, Dana Kort, Gale Christenson and Priscilla Balasa.

Five Aurora veterans receive Quilt of Valor honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Tying all of the symbolism of Veterans Day and the program at Aurora High School together, five  area veterans were presented with their very own Quilt of Valor Monday, courtesy of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
The Omel vehicle where it came to rest after colliding head on with a semi tractor on Monday.

The Omel vehicle where it came to rest after colliding head on with a semi tractor on Monday.

Two killed in Monday crash north of Aurora

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Nebraska State Patrol is assisting in the investigation of a collision between a pickup and a semi on Monday that took the lives of two occupants of the pickup. Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy reports the crash occurred at about 3 p.m.
Marine Maj. Brian Bresnahan delivers remarks at the Hampton School Veterans Day program on Monday.

Marine Maj. Brian Bresnahan delivers remarks at the Hampton School Veterans Day program on Monday.

Hamilton County students honor America's veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Schools in Aurora, Giltner and Hampton and High Plains Community Schools presented programs in salute of area veterans on Monday for Veterans Day.
Results of Nov. 5 General Election

Results of Nov. 5 General Election

Tuesday a bad day here for most write-in candidates

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
While most write-in candidates did poorly in Tuesday's Hamilton County elections, a race between an incumbent and a challenger for Ward 2 Aurora City Council, where both were write-ins went to the challenger.
The Aurora One-Act team held a dress rehearsal for its comedy production of “MAYOR” last Tuesday night. Leading the scene is Jorja Pohlmeier (left) as Dorene, the mayor’s wife.

The Aurora One-Act team held a dress rehearsal for its comedy production of “MAYOR” last Tuesday night. Leading the scene is Jorja Pohlmeier (left) as Dorene, the mayor’s wife.

One-act team performs student-written play

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
For the first time in its history, the Aurora High School one-act play team will be performing a play written by a fellow student. The 45 members of the cast and crew gathered in the school’s theater last Tuesday evening for the dress rehearsal for “MAYOR!
The plan for a veterans memorial park in Hampton includes a stamped concrete plaza, statues and flag poles for the American Flag and flags for each branch of the service. It is to be located in a vacant lot just south of the city hall.

The plan for a veterans memorial park in Hampton includes a stamped concrete plaza, statues and flag poles for the American Flag and flags for each branch of the service. It is to be located in a vacant lot just south of the city hall.

Hampton group plans veterans memorial

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Plans to build a memorial to Hampton area veterans are coming together thanks to the efforts of a group of interested people from that community.
Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey is a U.S. Army veteran who served overseas for nine months during the Vietnam War.

Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey is a U.S. Army veteran who served overseas for nine months during the Vietnam War.

‘I did a lot of praying’

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The tour of duty was not what Sgt. Donald ‘Don’ Harvey, had envisioned when he was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War in 1966. Now at age 79 and with Veterans Day approaching, Harvey took time as to reflect on his two years of service in the U.S. Army. Only three years out of St.
Carol Robotham of Marquette as she appeared in her unform as a WAC during WWII. She served most of her time on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., working as a clerk typist.

Carol Robotham of Marquette as she appeared in her unform as a WAC during WWII. She served most of her time on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., working as a clerk typist.

‘I loved every minute of it!’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Much has been made of the contributions of American women to the winning of World War II.
Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Kountry Kids Pumpkins in new hands

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
What started as a family plan to grow “pumpkins and weird stuff” 15 years ago turned into a profitable venture for three Bonifas siblings, who say the time has now come to pass the baton.
A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

‘You just don’t really need it anymore’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Twelve weeks ago at the beginning of the new school year, students and staff alike at Aurora High School had their doubts and reservations about a new policy banning the use of cell phones during school hours.