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Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Aurora teachers to get vaccine

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A majority of teachers in Aurora have expressed interest in receiving a COVID vaccine, which is tentatively scheduled to be administered in early February. “We registered and submitted preliminary numbers and it looks as if we’re going to get the Moderna vaccine,” Supt. Jody Phillips announced.
Anna Johnson, bottom left, sits with her Gamma Phi Beta sorority family at Oklahoma City University.

Anna Johnson, bottom left, sits with her Gamma Phi Beta sorority family at Oklahoma City University.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Students adjust to college in COVID era Several college students who call Hamilton County home say they are learning lessons not necessarily listed in the curriculum, thanks to a global pandemic that rewrote time-honored traditions on campuses near and far.
The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

12th Street Cinema on hold for now

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Community support of the 12th Street Cinema has remained strong since the COVID pandemic forced the local movie theater to go dark, though plans for booking a movie remain on hold as the new year begins.
An example of the proposed tiny homes.

An example of the proposed tiny homes.

Villages consider zoning to allow tiny house growth

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The first nail in Hamilton County’s version of a tiny house could be hammered in beginning next week as village board members consider zoning proposals that would allow construction of tiny houses and/or container housing units in their respective communities.
Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

County continues negotiations on 911 interlocal changes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Back in session at the start of a new year, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners began Monday’s meeting with a lengthy executive session to discuss the response of the Merrick County Board of Supervisors on proposed changes to the 911 interlocal agreement between the neighboring counties.
Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Auroran returns to roots after life of adventure, service abroad A lot has happened in Allie Gomez’s life since she graduated from Aurora High School in 2007.
Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

Friesen previews 90-day 2021 session

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen expects a full agenda for the 90-day legislative session that begins Jan. 6, with the first order of business focused on how and when state lawmakers can conduct their business in light of restrictive pandemic protocols.
A number of vaccines were administered Monday in Aurora.

A number of vaccines were administered Monday in Aurora.

Vaccine arrives at MCHI, Westfield

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Memorial Community Health and Westfield Quality Care facilities in Aurora received allocations of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday, a significant and long-awaited first step toward curbing the pandemic threat, administrators agree.
Sharon Klute (left) and Pastor David Feddern stand next to the can tree that totaled 1,230 cans to be donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Sharon Klute (left) and Pastor David Feddern stand next to the can tree that totaled 1,230 cans to be donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Zion Lutheran showcases a unique Christmas tree

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) at Zion Lutheran Church in Hampton set out with a merry mission this holiday season -- to share food with their community. “Usually we do a big feed in December,” Sharon Klute said. “It’s called Merry Meatball Mania and we feed our congregation.