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Pastor Bob Gannon (center) takes a moment to share a prayer with the residents for the community of Aurora. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Pastor Bob Gannon (center) takes a moment to share a prayer with the residents for the community of Aurora. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

East Park shares morning of prayer for Phase 3 reopening

Despite a hot and humid morning, residents at East Park Villa in Aurora took to their windows, balconies and spread out chairs to gather for a morning of prayer July 7.
A portrait of Frank and Alice Farr hangs proudly on the wall in Heritage Bank. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

A portrait of Frank and Alice Farr hangs proudly on the wall in Heritage Bank. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Changing of the guard at the Farr Trust announced

A changing of the guard was announced this week for an Aurora-based charitable trust which has distributed more than $7.6 million in grants to Hamilton County organizations since its formation in 1984. Frank M. and Alice M. Farr were both active community members in Aurora who contributed $3.
NWU announces spring academic honors list

NWU announces spring academic honors list

NWU announces spring academic honors list

Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its Academic Honors List for the spring semester of the 2019- 2020 academic year. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for 12 or more hours of coursework to qualify for the list.
Hampton senior Logan Nissen presents a flower to her mother, Amy, during Saturday’s graduation ceremony. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hampton senior Logan Nissen presents a flower to her mother, Amy, during Saturday’s graduation ceremony. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hawk seniors say final farewell in community event

Hampton’s Class of 2020 gathered one final time Saturday, ringing the bell, turning tassels and receiving diplomas in a second graduation ceremony, this one part of a more traditional community celebration.
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Troopers wrap up Operation Safe Driver Week, results

Nebraska State Troopers have completed Operation Safe Driver Week, resulting in dozens of citations for excessive speeding and more than 20 arrests for impaired driving. Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual campaign, coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA.
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Regier buys Korner 9 in Hampton

60 Years Ago – 1960 Harold Zastrow of Sheboygen, Wis., will be installed as the new school principal and upper grades teacher of St. Peter’s Lutheran School at Hampton during the regular morning worship service next Sunday.
Always something happening

Always something happening

Always something happening

While we haven’t had many events lately, there’s always something happening. For the kids, it might be an impromptu sleepover or begging for a drive into town for ice cream. For the parents, it’s more likely to be a project or repair.
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Hamilton County Traffic Docket Tina M. Hempel, Grand Island, no proof of ownership, fined $50. Edgar A. Talamantes, Edgar A. Talamantes, Grand Island, Count 1 -- speeding 78/65, fined $75; Count 2 -- no operator’s license, fined $75. Hamilton County Speeding Docket Llohan S.