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Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.

Shirley Barnell at her home in Aurora next to her piano and deck. Barnell lives in the same home as when she moved to the area in 1950.

Living her life in service of others, Barnell turns 95

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Shirley (Grosshans) Barnell turns 95 on March 5, having been born in Stockham back in 1928. Her long life has been filled with many twists and a drive to participate and give back to her community.
Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle.

Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle.

ISSI’s $1 million contract approved

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Joining the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for Monday’s meeting was South Central Economic Development Executive Director Sharon Hueftle. Hueftle was on hand to push a current project and $1 million Community Development Block Grant by International Sensor Systems (ISSI) in Aurora.
Crime scene tape surrounds the Adams home in Marquette Sunday as law enforcement begins homicide investigation.

Crime scene tape surrounds the Adams home in Marquette Sunday as law enforcement begins homicide investigation.

Suspect arrested in Marquette homicide investigation

Kurt Johnson
Monday, February 27, 2023
The Nebraska State Patrol, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton County Attorney reported details Monday regarding the investigation of a homicide that occurred in Marquette over the weekend. The investigation began at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora duo talk FFA officer roles, leadership Finishing out their senior years at Aurora High School in FFA style, Devin Danielson and Garrett Bellis make up a small portion of a pretty impressive FFA officer team for the current school year.
Kurt Finkey and his wife, Jill.

Kurt Finkey and his wife, Jill.

Finkey hired as new Giltner principal

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Louisville Public School District school counselor Kurt Finkey is set to become Giltner Public School’s K-12 principal and activities director after the resignation of principal Christopher Pietrzak. Finkey stated that he was ready to accept the job and bring his years of experience to Giltner.
Mindy Jemison (left) and Chris Florez, co-owners of Homegrown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping in Giltner, sit at their home office. The two handle individual and business taxes along with other financial services.

Mindy Jemison (left) and Chris Florez, co-owners of Homegrown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping in Giltner, sit at their home office. The two handle individual and business taxes along with other financial services.

Giltner sisters-in-law give family feel to taxes

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Two sister-in-law businesswomen are bringing a hometown feel to getting taxes done in Giltner.  Chris Florez and Mindy Jemison had 35 clients last year including three to four businesses for their new enterprise, Hometown Tax Pros & Bookkeeping, LLC.
Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.

Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.

4-H shooting range proposed at fairgrounds

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.
Aoi Togawa is taking in every moment as an Aurora High School senior that she can before graduation this May.

Aoi Togawa is taking in every moment as an Aurora High School senior that she can before graduation this May.

Togawa enjoying exchange year

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Leaving home is never easy, but Aurora High School senior Aoi Togawa has taken on the challenges of being an exchange student.  Growing up in Japan, Togawa explained that after seeing television from the US as a child she wanted to experience American high school for herself.