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According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora. 

According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora. 

Loose dog evading rescue, help wanted

According to reports shared and gathered by Aurora Adopt-a-Pet, there is still a dark brown dog -- Aussie or Border Collie -- on the run in Aurora.  Volunteers state the animal has been loose since at least Dec.
Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Courtesy photo // Aria Heiden sits bravely on her mother Jennifer’s lap as she receives her first shot of the Pfizer vaccine for children from nurse Ashley at Memorial Health Clinic in Aurora.

Surge in COVID straining MCHI

A surge in reported COVID cases combined with a number of other respiratory illnesses are threatening the local healthcare system, according to reports from Memorial Community Health in Aurora.
Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

2021: A year of growth, change in business

Pandemic issues remained a challenge for businesses large and small in 2021, though there were notable signs of progress and change throughout Hamilton County.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

4R still in COVID ‘clear phase’

The 4R Board took time during Monday’s meeting to reaffirm the district’s Safe Return to School (COVID) plan -- a topic at the forefront of many minds in the county as the case count spikes again to start 2022.
Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village board reviews water well, emergency siren status

Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics. Utility Supt.
Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras.

Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras.

Commissioners approve body cam purchase

Three weeks after approaching the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy earned approval from the board for the purchase of body and in-car cameras to be used across Aurora and Hamilton County law departments.
As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

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Girl’s wellness day offers self-care advice A small group of Aurora Middle School’s female students gathered Dec. 29 at the home of the Huskies to participate in a day tailored to their mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter is sworn in Thursday as Hamilton County’s new deputy county attorney by Dist. Judge Rachel Daugherty.

Doug Dexter sworn in as new deputy county attorney

Doug Dexter was sworn in Thursday by Judge Rachel Daugherty, taking the oath of office to serve as Deputy Hamilton County Attorney. Dexter, who resides in Lincoln, fills a void left earlier in 2021 by the resignation of former deputy attorney Benjamin Dennis.
Jeremy Brandt

Jeremy Brandt

Brandt named highway supt.

Jeremy Brandt was appointed by county commissioners Monday as Hamilton County Highway Superintendent.  Brandt replaces former Supt. K.C. Pawling, who now works for NIRMA, and will take up the position effective immediately.
A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday.

A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday.

A Galactic Quest in Hamilton County

A group of seven area youth ventured out on a galactic quest from the confines of the Hamilton County Courthouse Thursday, signing up for an afternoon program designed to let kids explore the mysteries of space through hands-on activities.