RV travel tips in the summer of COVID

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on RV travel for novices? My husband and I have been cooped up all spring and summer because of the coronavirus and would like to take a trip using a rented RV but could use some tips and want to be safe.

Aurora High School flag corp member earns UNL honors in 1990

60 Years Ago – 1960 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Titman, owners of Jack and Jill here, were notified this week that their store managed by Max McCarty in the Courtesy Award contest held during May and June. Wayne W. Whitecolton of Food Centers, Inc.

And the winners are ...

Photo by Shari Penner Shari Penner had her camera ready while on a family vacation in Wisconsin, where she captured this image of her sons looking out over Devil’s Lake. Penner was second place honors in the nature category for her photo.

Winfield Sweets N Eats rolls into new home

Officially, and literally, ready to get the show on the road, Andrea Winfield and her business Winfield Sweets N’ Eats has a new physical foothold.

Unemployment claims decrease

The Nebraska Department of Labor announced this week that new unemployment claims decreased while continued unemployment claims saw another decline. Last week, 3,973 new regular unemployment claims were filed, a decrease of 51.6 percent over the prior week, when 8,208 claims were filed.

Pfeifer named broker at Thomas Realty

Carol Thomas, owner of Thomas Realty and Auction Company in Aurora, is pleased to announce that Laurie Pfeifer has been designated as broker for the firm.

Shellhase joins staff at Grosshans Int.

Keith Shellhase has joined the staff at Grosshans International, bringing more than 30 years of experience in ag equipment sales and management to the sales department. A native of Superior, Shellhase took a position in Ord, where he worked for almost 30 years in parts and sales.

Fair fashion kicks off fair

The 2020 Hamilton County Fair kicked off Monday with the 4-H style review -- COVID style. Young 4-Hers modeled their outfits before a judge and were recorded, with the results to be shared virtually.

Two resolutions approved to aid in abandoned cemetery funding

According to Hamilton County Veteran’s Service Officer Mike Irons, state statute dictates that in order to expend county funds on the preservation or upkeep of an abandoned cemetery, there must be approval first from the county board.

It’s fair week in Hamilton Co.

The 149th Hamilton County Fair is set to highlight the fairgrounds in Aurora this week despite it looking quite a bit different than it has in years past. Many events have been moved to accommodate for social distancing and to keep exhibitors, judges and volunteers safe.