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Westfield resident Marion Dittmer, left, visits outside in front of the facility with his brother, Larry. Family visits were just recently allowed at Westfield Courtesy photo

Westfield resident Marion Dittmer, left, visits outside in front of the facility with his brother, Larry. Family visits were just recently allowed at Westfield Courtesy photo

Westfield now allowing family visits

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Residents at Westfield Quality Care were able to greet family members in person for the first time in months starting Aug. 16, a huge step forward in dealing with the on-going impact of a pandemic which claimed the life of 13 residents earlier this year.
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County debates budget, motion to limit raises

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
In another lengthy round of budget discussion, the county commissioners took the beginning chunk of Monday’s meeting to discuss the proposed budget and tax asking while continuing to rethink moneysaving efforts.
Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck stands proudly in front of the community’s new five-bay fire barn. The crew has already run a call from the new space and enjoys all the room it provides. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Giltner Fire Chief Brad Consbruck stands proudly in front of the community’s new five-bay fire barn. The crew has already run a call from the new space and enjoys all the room it provides. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Giltner Fire Dept. has new home

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
After many years of planning, months of construction and countless hours of anticipation, Giltner Fire and Rescue officially moved into its new home Aug. 12. Everything is up and running, including five bays for trucks and equipment, ample room for activities and an office for their chief.
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City previews budget showing 4% increase

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Aurora City Council approved funding requests for two Grand Island-based family support services last week and briefly discussed city budget negotiations which are scheduled to be finalized within the next two weeks.
Leader of the band

Leader of the band

Leader of the band

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Aurora junior Elena Kuehner is all business as she leads the Husky Marching Band during Friday’s halftime performance. More pictures of the band are featured on page A7. Kuehner had a busy day Friday, winning the GINW cross country meet as well. See Page B1 for detailed coverage of the race.
Aurora native Vicki Hill, center, is pictured with Aurora Harmony Health Center co-owners Rhiannon Woodruff and Brad Shay, who have 11 and 29 years of counseling experience, respectively. The new clinic opened in Aurora Aug. 19. News-Register illustration

Aurora native Vicki Hill, center, is pictured with Aurora Harmony Health Center co-owners Rhiannon Woodruff and Brad Shay, who have 11 and 29 years of counseling experience, respectively. The new clinic opened in Aurora Aug. 19. News-Register illustration

New mental health therapy clinic opens

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A Lincoln-based mental health and substance abuse services company is expanding its reach to Hamilton County with a new office opening in Aurora.
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New 1st Web Sales owners

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Pictured from left are the new owners of 1st Web Sales in Aurora, including Sara Straight, Cy Friesen, Cy Carlson and Joel Schaffert. All four are long-time employees of the e-commerce company. Schaffert was incorrectly identified in last week’s edition.
Historic fountain returns home

Historic fountain returns home

Historic fountain returns home

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Aug. 13 was a special day at the Hamilton County Courthouse as the community finally saw the return of a large, ornate water fountain that had called the grounds home a very long time ago.