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Lucas Gautier sprints toward the finish of Thursday’s Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward, where he led the team with a 36th place finish.

Lucas Gautier sprints toward the finish of Thursday’s Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward, where he led the team with a 36th place finish.

Huskies battle huge field, weather in Seward

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Aurora cross country boys had their hands full at the Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward Thursday where a young Husky squad competed without its No. 1 runner on slick, hilly terrain. The end result was a valuable learning experience for a Husky team that finished 12th in a 14-team field.
Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Lady Huskies down Dukes for first time in seven years

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Not even Mother Nature herself could keep Aurora from adding to its impressive start to the season.  Aurora trailed at York 8-6 and was just stepping to the plate to start the sixth when the skies opened up.
Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

A fingertip away

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aurora christened its new field turf in traditional Husky aggressiveness -- a game-opening onside kick.  From there, the fight only continued to intensify with explosive plays and mountainous momentum swings.
Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Students all in for Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The weekday’s of the Nebraska State Fair were filled with a flurry of activity, as the fairgrounds welcomed Nebraska’s Largest Classroom to center stage.
The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library.

The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library.

Humanities NE speakers coming to Aurora

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library. The first visitor will be Charlotte Endorf sharing “Nebraska Spirit: The North Platte Canteen.” She will be there on Thursday, Sept. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The statue “Waiting for the Bus” and flag pole were given in memory of Cletus Kothe by his family. Kothe drove bus for the Giltner school for 52 years and passed away in 2020.

The statue “Waiting for the Bus” and flag pole were given in memory of Cletus Kothe by his family. Kothe drove bus for the Giltner school for 52 years and passed away in 2020.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Cletus Kothe honored after 52 years with Giltner Hornets “As our school bus driver, you were always the first smiling adult our students saw each morning and the last before they went home.
Kelsey Bergen reviewed a busy year of economic development activity last week while thanking city leaders for their help in forging a growing partnership with the Aurora Development Corporation.

Kelsey Bergen reviewed a busy year of economic development activity last week while thanking city leaders for their help in forging a growing partnership with the Aurora Development Corporation.

Bergen recaps economic development efforts to city

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Kelsey Bergen reviewed a busy year of economic development activity last week while thanking city leaders for their help in forging a growing partnership with the Aurora Development Corporation.
EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs, right, and crew member Chris Hyde stand in the doorway which connects the city’s new EMS living quarters to the ambulance bays.

EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs, right, and crew member Chris Hyde stand in the doorway which connects the city’s new EMS living quarters to the ambulance bays.

EMS crew transitions into new quarters

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Two years after launching a city-owned and operated fire-based EMS service local ambulance personnel have begun transitioning into new overnight living quarters with the completion of a 14th Street fire barn expansion project.
One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

Slow start costly in Huskies’ opener

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
After a slow start in the season opener, the Aurora Huskies scored two touchdowns just before the half and looked poised to battle North Platte to the finish Friday before a costly turnover put the momentum back on the host Bulldogs sidelines for good.
Isaac Bisbee finished 10th at the season-opening Vince Zavala Invite in Grand Island Friday.

Isaac Bisbee finished 10th at the season-opening Vince Zavala Invite in Grand Island Friday.

Bisbee finishes top 10 at GINW

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
What was touted as a pre-season warm up race proved anything but Friday in Grand Island as the Aurora boys faced tough competition and even tougher running conditions.