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This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

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Hamilton Telecommunications announces purchase of NCTC Hamilton Telecommunications announced Friday that it has finalized a purchase agreement with Nebraska Central Telephone Company and Nebraska Central Telecom, Inc.
The early July wind storm caused commotion both locally and across the state of Nebraska in the ag sector.

The early July wind storm caused commotion both locally and across the state of Nebraska in the ag sector.

UNL duo, Extension speak to decisions for ‘after the storm’

The early July wind storm caused commotion both locally and across the state of Nebraska in the ag sector. It has since affected detasslers, potential early harvest, worry about storage and more.
As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

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Marcia Traudt celebrates 40 years as fair superintendent The Hamilton County Fair is on the horizon and with it a familiar face will be found at the livestock and animal arenas -- Marcia Traudt.
Power poles were snapped in half by this weekend's winds.

Power poles were snapped in half by this weekend's winds.

Commissioners approve disaster declaration Monday

Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith approached the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting in hopes to approve a disaster declaration due to the weekends’ storms.
City crews used the 4-plex parking lot to store excess snow from last week's 10-inch storm.

City crews used the 4-plex parking lot to store excess snow from last week's 10-inch storm.

Snow levels a challenge for city, county crews

The Jan. 25 snow storm that blanketed Hamilton County in 10-12 inches of snow was felt by all -- including the city and county road crews tasked with digging everyone out.  Local weather officials reported 10-12 inches of snow, measuring approximately 1.12 inches worth of moisture.
HPC’s Hunter Gress picked up a second period pinfall victory over Cross County/Osceola’s Jakob Hogan.Cutline

HPC’s Hunter Gress picked up a second period pinfall victory over Cross County/Osceola’s Jakob Hogan.Cutline

Storm wrestlers finally compete on home mats

The Storm wrestling team competed in front of a home crowd for the first time this season last week, hosting a pair of conference schools in a triangular. East Butler and Cross County/Osceola came to Clarks Jan. 5 for some midweek wrestling.