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One-day old pheasant chicks are mailed to clients like Dane Schafer of Hampton, who utilize equipment provided by Oklahoma-based Wildlife Management Technologies to protect and care for the birds during their first few weeks of life.

One-day old pheasant chicks are mailed to clients like Dane Schafer of Hampton, who utilize equipment provided by Oklahoma-based Wildlife Management Technologies to protect and care for the birds during their first few weeks of life.

Project aims to boost small game bird population

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
As a life-long hunter, Dane Schafer is aiming high in hopes of replenishing the area’s small-game bird population.Having grown up in Hamilton County hunting with his father, brother, uncles and friends, Schafer said he developed a love for the outdoors, hunting everything from large to small game.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

Search to begin for 4R facility review

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Aurora 4R School Board voted Monday to proceed with the process of selecting a company to conduct a facility study of the district in what Supt. Jody Phillips explained as the next step in the year-long strategic planning initiative.
Ed Winton, owner of this hay bale blind, snapped this photo after recently towing the blind up to his hunting spot along the Loup River near St. Paul. He expects it to be much more cozy after replacing the actual hay that once covered the sides.

Ed Winton, owner of this hay bale blind, snapped this photo after recently towing the blind up to his hunting spot along the Loup River near St. Paul. He expects it to be much more cozy after replacing the actual hay that once covered the sides.

Hay, that’s a deer blind!

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Anyone driving down M Street in Aurora recently may have noticed a rather odd sight — a big round hay bale with windows sitting on a two wheeled trailer.
Mason Epp fires his shotgun at a bluerock during Sunday’s trophy shoot at Crooked Creek Gun Club south of Aurora. The club hosts more than 20 events each year, in addition to offering trap leagues and youth events in the spring.

Mason Epp fires his shotgun at a bluerock during Sunday’s trophy shoot at Crooked Creek Gun Club south of Aurora. The club hosts more than 20 events each year, in addition to offering trap leagues and youth events in the spring.

Crooked Creek Gun Club all about fun, safety

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A family-based operation launched 31 years ago with a small shed and a single trap house south of Aurora has grown in size and stature, though the core mission has remained the same — building friendships and having fun, all while teaching gun safety.
ANR presents first-ever Fall Hunting Guide

ANR presents first-ever Fall Hunting Guide

ANR debuts Fall Hunting Guide

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
In this weeks print and E-editions of  ANR readers will find our first-ever Fall Hunting Guide complete with stories of local hunters and conservationists, deer hunting information and much more. Get it today! 
Jeffrey Adams

Jeffrey Adams

Adams murder trial delayed until next year

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
With a new judge in the case and new charges filed by the state, Jeffery Adams will now stand trial in June of 2024 for the premeditated murder of his wife Angela in their Marquette home on Feb. 26 of this year.
Former Aurora Public Schools mental health therapist Emily Hoegh, LMHP, LPC, has launched Truth Redefined Counseling + Consulting, LLC, with offices in Lincoln and Grand Island.

Former Aurora Public Schools mental health therapist Emily Hoegh, LMHP, LPC, has launched Truth Redefined Counseling + Consulting, LLC, with offices in Lincoln and Grand Island.

Hoegh takes leap of faith with counseling business

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Helping others cope with life’s challenges has long been a passion for Emily Hoegh of Aurora, who is now fulfilling her own life’s goal by launching Truth Redefined Counseling + Consulting, LLC, with offices in Grand Island and Lincoln.
Band directors and drum majors hold their heads high as they showcase the hardware they won, moments after hearing the results at Saturday’s Harvest of Harmony competitions.

Band directors and drum majors hold their heads high as they showcase the hardware they won, moments after hearing the results at Saturday’s Harvest of Harmony competitions.

Marching Huskies excel in G.I.

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Aurora High School Marching Band shot past the stars for the 81st Harvest of Harmony as the performers achieved a feat never before seen in the competition.
The Aurora mural being painted on the side of the Hamilton Communications building.

The Aurora mural being painted on the side of the Hamilton Communications building.

Community mural to be dedicated

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
   The building-sized mural sponsored by the Hamilton Community Foundation and being painted on a blank wall in downtown Aurora will be dedicated at a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m.