Commentary

Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former area athletes work out for NFL teams

It’s a practice facility Austin Allen has become quite familiar with. Corey Hoelck, on the other hand, not so much.  Yet, for a short time March 22, the former Hamilton County standout athletes were shoulder to shoulder, showing off for NFL scouts at the Hawks Championship Center.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

ANR candidate profiles to offer insight on local elections

Whom shall I vote for, and why? Area residents are starting to ponder that question with the May 10 primary election now just over a month away and the News-Register would like to help in that subjective process by providing personal profiles on candidates in races of local interest.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

A mouse in the house is simply not welcome guest

The other day a person questioned me if I ever had a mouse problem because he was facing one. I assured him that a long time ago I had faced a mouse problem, but I wasn’t the one to solve his problem.  My lone mouse solution wasn’t one I would recommend.
Cheyenne Rowe

Cheyenne Rowe

Five things my parents taught me

Although I’d hate more than anything to admit it fully, I’ve learned more things from my parents than I care to count. That and counting them would give them something to hold over my head forever.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Loose dog now has a name and a new home

Several people have asked the status of the Australian Shepherd dog that had roamed about Aurora for several weeks before being caught and brought to Aurora Adopt-A-Pet Animal Shelter.
Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Austin Allen shows off at NFL combine

The NFL combine was something unlike anything Austin Allen has been through in his athletic lifetime.  Yet, for the Aurora native, it was just another step to reaching the ultimate goal.