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Dr. Jen Harney converses with a patient in a telehealth visit, using online communication which has become a common resource since the pandemic hit.

Dr. Jen Harney converses with a patient in a telehealth visit, using online communication which has become a common resource since the pandemic hit.

Telehealth visits provide access, with limitations

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Local health officials report a growing need for the ability to visit with patients remotely during this pandemic era, though also concluding that telehealth services do have their limitations. See ANR for full story  
Pictured at a Friday ceremony honoring local truck drivers are, front from left: David Zelnio, Nebraska Trucking Association; truck driver Carl Mohler; Nancy Larson with the Aurora Cooperative. Back from left: Chamber board member Alan Anderson; Chamber director Justise Rhoden; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman.

Pictured at a Friday ceremony honoring local truck drivers are, front from left: David Zelnio, Nebraska Trucking Association; truck driver Carl Mohler; Nancy Larson with the Aurora Cooperative. Back from left: Chamber board member Alan Anderson; Chamber director Justise Rhoden; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Local truck driver honored, thanked for vital role. Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible in part because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need. Couple brings new life to well-known home.
Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
Aurora Public Schools held an outdoor ceremony on the turf Friday morning to honor and remember those lost on 9/11 as well as to pay respects to local first responders, police officers, firefighters and military. Several photos featured in this week's ANR.
Final Farmer’s Market

Final Farmer’s Market

Final Farmer’s Market

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
Heidi Ashby, left, makes a purchase from Rachel Epp with Rachel’s Rolls Saturday on Aurora’s downtown square. The weather was perfect for the final week of the summer-long Farmer’s Market, which is coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Council removes ‘dangerous building’ tag from structure

Council removes ‘dangerous building’ tag from structure

Council removes ‘dangerous building’ tag from structure

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
The Aurora City Council removed the “dangerous building” designation from a downtown structure and approved the 1- and 6-year street improvement plan during a brief meeting Sept. 8. Details in this week's ANR.
Stevenson, Shearer join HCF staff

Stevenson, Shearer join HCF staff

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Stevenson, Shearer join HCF staff

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
The Hamilton Community Foundation has welcomed two new staff members to the organization after redefining roles to create two part-time positions instead of one.
Phillips, Aurora depts. recognized for successful code save

Phillips, Aurora depts. recognized for successful code save

Phillips, Aurora depts. recognized for successful code save

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
A reminder of the fragility of life, as well as the thankless duties of those tasked with protecting, or saving, the public, June 21 was an impactful day in the lives of several first responders in Aurora and Phillips, as well as one Phillips resident and the man they all saved.
New chef has green light to grow menu at JoJo’s Gelato

New chef has green light to grow menu at JoJo’s Gelato

New chef has green light to grow menu at JoJo’s Gelato

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Nine months after moving into their newly built restaurant on Highway 34, JoJo’s Gelato is introducing a new full-time chef to the operation, hoping to take the locally-owned eatery to the next level.
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Crisis Center a valuable resource to vulnerable population

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Karla Schwieger-Arnold, executive director of the Crisis Center, visited the Aurora City Council recently on behalf of the organization, a non-profit based out of Grand Island that holds a mission to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
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4R budget boosts spending $861,841

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The 4R school board sat down Monday afternoon to discuss and approve its 2020-21 fiscal year budget, and did so adopting an operating budget of $21,307,562, up $861,841 (4 percent) from the previous year.