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Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

Hampton board OKs plans for new subdivision

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
In an 11-minute session that was almost the complete opposite of last week’s regular Hampton Village Board meeting, the board took action Monday night on the agreement with the Hampton Community Development Corporation (HCDC) to put in a new subdivision on the town’s western edge.
A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

Operation Shine Camp helps kids, volunteers shine

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The sun shined down brightly on dozens of young shining faces Friday afternoon June 9, as the first Operation Shine weekend camp of the season began at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp north of Hordville. As cars carrying the young campers rolled into the campground from all over the region at about 3 p.
Community garage sale a hit in Aurora.

Community garage sale a hit in Aurora.

Community garage sale

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, June 17, 2023
It was a picture-perfect weekend for a community garage sale in Aurora, with cooler temps creating a nice setting to bounce among the 100+ sales set up all across town.
The Harmons, including father Jacob, Jackson on his shoulders, Garrett with dog face paint and Kaiden, kneeling, inspect a vintage automobile at Giltner Daze Car Show.

The Harmons, including father Jacob, Jackson on his shoulders, Garrett with dog face paint and Kaiden, kneeling, inspect a vintage automobile at Giltner Daze Car Show.

This week's top stories

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Giltner Daze dazzles with car show after rainy startGiltner Daze shined through despite a rainy start with its first annual car show and other attractions on Saturday.
The Hampton Village Board is asking local residents to voluntarily reduce their use of water to reduce the pressure on the town's lone functioning water well.

The Hampton Village Board is asking local residents to voluntarily reduce their use of water to reduce the pressure on the town's lone functioning water well.

New water restrictions approved in Hampton

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
With rising concerns about the longevity of the town’s lone water well and dropping groundwater levels due to the ongoing drought, the Hampton Village Board passed a resolution Monday night calling for voluntary water usage restrictions by residents.
Crews with Mid-Nebraska Land Developers have been busy moving dirt on this site just north of Highway 34 west of the 1st Street intersection, where a new Dollar General Market store will soon be built.

Crews with Mid-Nebraska Land Developers have been busy moving dirt on this site just north of Highway 34 west of the 1st Street intersection, where a new Dollar General Market store will soon be built.

Dollar General building 2nd store here

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Dirt work has begun on a site just north of Highway 34 at the west edge of Aurora for what will soon be a new Dollar General Market, opening perhaps as early as December.
Customers enjoy the food and fellowship at the new Winchesters Saloon in Phillips.

Customers enjoy the food and fellowship at the new Winchesters Saloon in Phillips.

Phillips residents remember past restaurants

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Among those excited for the opening of Winchesters Saloon in Phillips are those who grew up remembering the variety of restaurants that evolved into the final form of Winchester Restaurant that closed in 2004.
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4R board reviews major policy changes

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Aurora 4R School Board members spent more than two hours reviewing policy changes at Monday’s regular monthly meeting, many prompted by legislative action passed during what Supt. Jody Phillips said was “a crazy session.
Totus Tuus staff member Catherine Haberman.

Totus Tuus staff member Catherine Haberman.

Totus Tuus

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aurora hosted the Totus Tuus Program last week, offering youth a chance to learn more about their faith and evangelize with others.
The Phillips Memorial Hall is being proposed to be sold to the Phillips Community Foundation for $14,000, with utilities such as water, sewer and sanitation being paid as rent for the Village of Phillips to use a storage building on the eastern side.

The Phillips Memorial Hall is being proposed to be sold to the Phillips Community Foundation for $14,000, with utilities such as water, sewer and sanitation being paid as rent for the Village of Phillips to use a storage building on the eastern side.

Phillips Village Board proposes sale of Memorial Hall

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The selling of Phillips Memorial Hall and the storage of white rock and a dirt pile on and near 3rd Street drew lively discussion from the crowded assembly at the Phillips Village Board meeting on June 6.