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Members of the Aurora United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project, which will include four new classrooms, a new kitchen, large activity space, storage and other amenities. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Members of the Aurora United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project, which will include four new classrooms, a new kitchen, large activity space, storage and other amenities. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Methodist Church breaks ground on project

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Members of the United Methodist Church in Aurora broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project that’s been building in momentum for years.
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Private air strip, dwelling distances talk at county

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Monday to discuss a possible text amendment to the Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Regulations. This one, concerning Sections 4.08.1 and 4.09.
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Stolen gun, drugs found after motorcycle pursuit

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
Senator Curt Friesen

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Property tax relief looks promising

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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

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

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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

PPRI elevator installed

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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.