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The playing of TAPS by members of the Hamilton County Band signaled the end of the Memorial Day observance at the Aurora Cemetery on Monday. Byron Paschke is the trumpeter and John Jacobs played the drum.

The playing of TAPS by members of the Hamilton County Band signaled the end of the Memorial Day observance at the Aurora Cemetery on Monday. Byron Paschke is the trumpeter and John Jacobs played the drum.

Saluting America’s finest

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A gentle but growing breeze stirred the dozens of flags placed at cemeteries across Hamilton County Monday morning as local residents turned out for the various Memorial Day observances sponsored by veterans organizations.
Interns working with JEO Consulting this summer will be focused on a trail study in Aurora to review proposed new trails as well as existing trails, then offer recommendations regarding any potential connections between the two.

Interns working with JEO Consulting this summer will be focused on a trail study in Aurora to review proposed new trails as well as existing trails, then offer recommendations regarding any potential connections between the two.

JEO to conduct study on city trails

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Several summer interns with JEO Consulting Group out of Grand Island will begin work soon to complete a trail study in Aurora with a goal of reviewing proposed new trails as well as existing trails, then offering recommendations regarding any potential connections between the two.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton school sets administrative contracts

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The main outcome of a shorter than usual meeting of the Hampton Board of Education on May 13 was the approval of administrative contracts for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting was kept short due to other obligations by some board members. A two-year contract was approved for Supt.
Tina Oswald testifies against granting a conditional use permit to Synergen Green Energy at a county Joint Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on March 19.

Tina Oswald testifies against granting a conditional use permit to Synergen Green Energy at a county Joint Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on March 19.

Synergen CUP county hearing delayed again

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The date for a public hearing before the Hamilton County Board of Commissions on Synergen Green Energy’s application for a conditional use permit (CUP) involving a proposed ammonia production plant just keeps getting pushed further into the future.
Memorial Day services set

Memorial Day services set

Memorial Day events to honor veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Aurora City Council news

Aurora City Council news

1st Street bid comes in lower than expected

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Aurora City Council awarded a bid to complete the planned renovation of 1st Street to Mid-Nebraska Land Developers of Aurora last week, noting that the project will also include construction of a Grant Street intersection which will provide access to the new Streeter Fifth Addition.
Aurora High School teacher Brenda Klawonn speaks to school staff on Friday afternoon after being presented with the 2024 William C. and Delight M. Eloe Award by Tammy Morris of the Hamilton Community Foundation (right).

Aurora High School teacher Brenda Klawonn speaks to school staff on Friday afternoon after being presented with the 2024 William C. and Delight M. Eloe Award by Tammy Morris of the Hamilton Community Foundation (right).

Klawonn named 2024 Eloe Award recipient

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Celebrating the end of another successful school year, the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) announced Aurora High School teacher Brenda Klawonn as the 2024 recipient of the William C. and Delight M. Eloe Award on Friday.