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From left: John Christenson, Craig Shaffer and Chuck Anderson help unload bags and buckets filled with groceries during the Can Care-A-Van. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

From left: John Christenson, Craig Shaffer and Chuck Anderson help unload bags and buckets filled with groceries during the Can Care-A-Van. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Can Care-A-Van stocks the Hamilton County Food Pantry yet again

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
When communities work together in a competition against themselves, everybody wins. That theory rang true for the Hamilton County Food Pantry during the annual Can Care-A-Van fundraiser Aug. 4.
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Flys, floats, rolls

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
One event for public enjoyment at this year’s Hamilton County Fair featured a first-time fair appearance for a ‘Flys, Floats or Rolls’ show Aug. 1 that showcased many different modes of transportation.
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Fun Fly draws RC pilots to Aurora

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Aurora RC Flyers hosted a “Fun Fly” event Saturday, with 18 remote control enthusiasts showing up at the flying field near the Aurora airport. Pictured above, Steve Blayney of Grand Island brings his plane in after a safe landing. At right, Corey Luth of Lincoln prepares his biplane for takeoff.
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St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s hold First Communion

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
First Holy Communion, usually celebrated in 2nd grade, was held on Sunday for Hamilton County Catholic students from St. Mary's, Aurora, and St. Joseph's, Giltner. The students are now in 3rd grade, as the ceremony was postponed on April 5 because of the pandemic.
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RECORD

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Marriage licenses Trent M. Arndt, Aurora and Nekia M. Samway, Aurora. Grant M. Conroy, McCool Junction and Hannah J. Bamesberger, Hampton. Hamilton County Traffic Docket Jose J. Jaime, Hesperia, Calif.
Fully embracing Thursday’s “beach day” theme for Aurora’s 2020 band camp were, from left, trumpeters Cole Krejci (9), Emi Huls (9) and Wyatt James (10). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Fully embracing Thursday’s “beach day” theme for Aurora’s 2020 band camp were, from left, trumpeters Cole Krejci (9), Emi Huls (9) and Wyatt James (10). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Despite COVID, band plays on

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Nothing seems to slow the Aurora High School marching band as they complete their week-long band camp in anticipation of the upcoming season. While the performances may look different and competitions have been canceled, director Dan Sodomka is optimistic as he looks to the future.
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Bands on Bricks finale

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Bands on the Bricks will wrap up its third year summer series with a 2020 finale Friday featuring local native Myles Jasnowski. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce coordinated event begins at 6 p.m. on the downtown square and will conclude at 9. Jasnowski will perform from 6 to 6:45 p.m.