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Claire Linic holds some influential books in her writing career against a locker backdrop. Despite being a co-author on two books and set to release her first novel soon, Linic said she is still the same “weird kid” she was in high school.

Claire Linic holds some influential books in her writing career against a locker backdrop. Despite being a co-author on two books and set to release her first novel soon, Linic said she is still the same “weird kid” she was in high school.

Comedy from sea to shining sea: a local writer’s journey

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Claire (Meyer) Linic, raised in Aurora, has flown out to and lived in three major cultural hubs -- Chicago, New York City and Los Angeles -- gathering her skills and knowledge for comedy writing as a bee gathers pollen from various flowers.
Aurora football fans got one final preseason glimpse of the Huskies Friday with the annual sports drink scrimmage.

Aurora football fans got one final preseason glimpse of the Huskies Friday with the annual sports drink scrimmage.

Huskies open with ‘Hammer Game’ vs Northwest

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
A new season in a new classification starts with a familiar foe Friday when rival Grand Island Northwest comes to town for the traditional “Hammer Game.”  As soon as the 2022 football schedule was posted in February, coach Kyle Peterson said his Huskies had opening night circled on the calendar.
Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Murillo thrilled to build upon Aurora tradition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
It only takes about five minutes of being around Andrew Murillo to find out he’s a high-energy, passionate guy. The passion shows up on the coaches bench, in the team huddles and even in the practice gym.  “I’m definitely relationship-oriented,” Murillo shared.
The Aurora water tower shown with the tank partially sandblasted Work on the project is expected to be finished by early September.

The Aurora water tower shown with the tank partially sandblasted Work on the project is expected to be finished by early September.

Maguire Iron repaints water tower

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The Aurora water tower is undergoing some changes thanks to the crews working for Maguire Iron, Inc. Project manager Tyson Rosenboom gave a step-by-step roadmap of where the project is now and where it has left to go.  Work started on July 22, with the ongoing sandblasting of the tower.
Aurora choral director Jason Frew, pictured with his wife Kristin and their children, was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.

Aurora choral director Jason Frew, pictured with his wife Kristin and their children, was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.

Frew named Young Choir Director of Year

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Though off of teaching duty for the summer, Aurora choral director Jason Frew was far from out of the limelight. The well-loved teacher was recognized in July as the 2021 Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Young Choir Director of the Year.
Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Ukrainian family receives welcome from Aurora church On Feb. 24, Valeriy is out in the cool waters of the Black Sea as part of an international shipping company based in Ukraine. Within 24 hours, life for him and his family will be turned upside down.
The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

4R in ‘crisis’ need of bus drivers

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing. “We have entered into a state of, what I would consider crisis, with our bus drivers,” Supt.
After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

Lois Hixson retires from Aurora volleyball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Lois Hixson has always had a calculated approach to her coaching style. She was given the keys to a powerful vehicle and wanted to make sure when she moved on, it was in the same vein.
Ryan Freeman, owner and founder of Freebird Construction, LLC, poses in front of his table saw while on a job on 1st Street in Aurora. Freeman has founded his own business after nearly a decade of construction work in Hamilton County.

Ryan Freeman, owner and founder of Freebird Construction, LLC, poses in front of his table saw while on a job on 1st Street in Aurora. Freeman has founded his own business after nearly a decade of construction work in Hamilton County.

Freeman launches construction firm

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Owner and founder of Freebird Constuction, LLC Ryan Freeman has been reborn like the phoenix on his logo as a self-employed, one-man crew for local housing needs. Originally from Greeley, an hour northwest of Aurora, Freeman has spent the past near decade as a worker for the Paschke Bros.
Aurora’s Carsen Staehr makes a quick snag on a curl route and quickly changes direction to score a touchdown during a 7-on-7 contest with Kearney Saturday.

Aurora’s Carsen Staehr makes a quick snag on a curl route and quickly changes direction to score a touchdown during a 7-on-7 contest with Kearney Saturday.

Aurora impresses in own 7-on-7 tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
At this point in the calendar year, this sports guy can smell the football being tossed around from miles away.  No, it’s not an itchy rash. It’s a love for the game.