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Stolen gun, drugs found after motorcycle pursuit

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Lincoln man after locating several controlled substances and a stolen handgun at the conclusion of a pursuit in Hamilton County. At approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

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New teachers ready to roll

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The 4R School District welcomed a handful of new educators to the roster this year. They include, from left: Sierra Eastman, Ella Aksamit, Jenny Wyatt, Elizabeth Schott, Kim Staehr, Tate Erbst, Joanna Carver and Cole Ashby.

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Six accidents reported on docket

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

A total of six accidents were reported this week by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department. On Tuesday, Veken Yousif of Glendale, Calif., was westbound on Interstate 80 when an animal entered the roadway.

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Property tax relief looks promising

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Will the Legislative session end with Nebraska state senators sharing a triple dip ice cream cone with smiles all around? Or, will senators be unable to keep the towering cone of goodness from toppling over onto the hot sidewalk during the last three dog days of the session? On Aug.

Penny Evans (right) sells “Coleton Strong” shirts at the Phillips Memorial Hall to help raise funds for the family’s medical costs. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Phillips community holds fundraiser for Sorgenfrei famil

Jeni Obermier

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Family and friends from around Nebraska gathered at the Phillips Memorial Hall on Aug. 5 to enjoy some root beer floats and support the Sorgenfrei family. Coleton Sorgenfrei, a recent Aurora High School graduate, was in a motorcycle accident on July 1 and is currently recovering from his injuries.

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High Plains board prepares to reopen school

Jeni Obermier

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The High Plains Community Schools Board of Education met in Clarks Monday to finalize plans for in-person classes beginning this month. “The board approved the reopening plan and we posted it on the website and on social media,” Supt. Brian Tonniges explained. “We have a detailed tiered plan.

PPRI elevator installed

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

A 10-year effort to plan and build the Prairie Plains Resource Institute’s new education center on the edge of Gjerloff Prairie is making major progress this summer. In recent weeks, an elevator was installed, which is a required element in order to allow easy access to all levels of the facility.

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Hampton Cruise Night back for 19th year

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

A nearly 20-year tradition will return to Hampton Friday with the return of the TDLC Cruise Night. Now in its 19th year, the event will feature classic cars, a free meal and some good oldfashioned hometown hospitality, as designed by event organizer Roger Bamesberger.

Marilyn Vrana (left), David Olson, Holly Schmit, Phil Troester, Bob Spotanski and Laura Jobman stand with a portion of the 93 donated backpacks for students at Aurora Elementary and Middle School. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

‘Pack ‘em Back to School’ preps students for new year

Jeni Obermier

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

As the beginning of the school year draws closer, area churches have gathered together to make sure all students have the supplies they need. The “Pack ‘em Back to School” program isn’t new to Aurora and has been handled for a number of years by the Messiah Lutheran Church.

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4R board, staff welcome new school year

Cheyenne Rowe

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

With a fairly light agenda compared to previous meetings, the 4R School Board powered through a few action items Monday and heard from administration on the first full staff day of school and their optimism moving forward into a new school year. While Supt.