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Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Weaving with family: Fassnacht brings pot holders to life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Edging close to 100, 98-year-old Ramer Fassnacht weaves hot pad holders in a variety of colorful and distinctive patterns, to pass the time. In an added bonus, Fassnacht’s three daughters have joined his cause, selling his creations in the last year since he’s mastered his craft.
Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

Holliday, Hutsell plant BancWise flag in local housing market

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Two local women with strong family ties to Hamilton County are reporting early success and growth as independent contractors for a Lincoln-based real estate firm, selling houses from their home offices in what they agree is an ideal personal and professional fit.
Aurora Senior Center volunteer Pat Phillips (left) hands a hot meal to Bob Dudley last week at the center’s meal drive-thru.

Aurora Senior Center volunteer Pat Phillips (left) hands a hot meal to Bob Dudley last week at the center’s meal drive-thru.

Senior Center sees growth in Meals on Wheels program

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The welcoming warmth of a home-cooked meal is something universally cherished and it’s served up frequently through the Hamilton County Senior Center.  Welcoming in the new year, staff at the senior center report steady participation in their Meals on Wheels, drive-thru delivery and in-person meals.
Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Coats and other winter clothing donated for the Pine Ridge Reservation at Susan’s Books and Gifts. Coat drive organizer and president of the nonprofit Whiteclay Makerspace stated hundreds, estimating 700-800, of coats were donated.

Hamilton County gives hundreds of coats to Pine Ridge Reservation

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hamilton County residents have given $290 and hundreds of coats for the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribe at the Pine Ridge Reservation located at the border of Nebraska and South Dakota over New Years’ weekend, according to coat drive organizer and nonprofit president Jon Ruybalid.
The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.

Grant to help Hampton village board review water options

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Hampton Village Board approved the contract for a preliminary engineering report Jan. 9, the first step in a process intended to find a solution to the community’s water source dilemma.
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Giltner School Board moves forward with upgrades

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Giltner School Board approved a quote from Winfrey Plumbing regarding the high school gym locker rooms and tabled another quote from the company on the high school boys’ rest room on Jan. 11 while waiting for further information on the pricing of tiles and partitions. Supt.
Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Cottonwood Gallery closes after two years on downtown square The last day of business for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts ended with a sense of community on Saturday with the co-owners bringing champagne and appetizers to celebrate one last time with a crowd that represented those who appreciated the...
Professional engineer Chris Miller, of Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C., gave an update to the Phillips Village Board last week on the steps and necessity of resolving the uranium quantity in one of the village’s wells as reported last summer. 

Professional engineer Chris Miller, of Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C., gave an update to the Phillips Village Board last week on the steps and necessity of resolving the uranium quantity in one of the village’s wells as reported last summer. 

Phillips board reviews report on uranium

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Professional engineer Chris Miller, of Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C., gave an update to the Phillips Village Board last week on the steps and necessity of resolving the uranium quantity in one of the village’s wells as reported last summer.
Sara Johnson (right) and Kandi Slocum hold up the sign to Coasters Coffee Co. outside the shop. Johnson stated she would transfer the business to employee and friend Kandi Slocum in early January.

Sara Johnson (right) and Kandi Slocum hold up the sign to Coasters Coffee Co. outside the shop. Johnson stated she would transfer the business to employee and friend Kandi Slocum in early January.

Coasters Coffee Co. to have new owner

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Sara Johnson, founder of Coasters Coffee Co., transferred her business to long-time employee Kandi Slocum this month in order to focus on her massage therapy business, Still Waters Massage and Wellness.  Johnson, whose last day at the coffee shop was Dec.
A preliminary plat map of a 7.95-acre development along Hampton’s west edge was revealed Monday, showing 14 housing lots and either one or two commercial lots along Highway 34.

A preliminary plat map of a 7.95-acre development along Hampton’s west edge was revealed Monday, showing 14 housing lots and either one or two commercial lots along Highway 34.

Hampton making plans for westward annexation project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Hampton Village Board members took a first look Monday night at a preliminary plat map of a residential/commercial development proposed for newly annexed property on the west edge of town.