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A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
'22 in review A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022. * Jan.
Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Norris a tall task for Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Lady Huskies had a tall task on their hands Dec. 20, literally and figuratively, taking on a salty Norris team which used its height to full advantage in a 52-11 win on Aurora’s home court.
Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Lady Husky wrestlers edge Northwest in home dual

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aurora’s girls wrestling team finished out its schedule before the holiday break with a merry good time. The Lady Huskies won three of the five contested matchup and held a slight edge in the team dual, defeating GINW 37-36 at home Dec. 20.
Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
‘Land of Misfit Decorations:’ Ogden shares Christmas wonderland It’s that time, Christmas time is here, and everybody knows there is no better time of year!
Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Lady Huskies earn first victory over Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A good crop of little Huskies was in the crowd Saturday afternoon and saw Kasey Schuster make a play any coach would gush over.  While at the free throw line and a chance to ice the game, Schuster missed both foul shots.
Pictured from left are Tim Graham, elementary guidance counselor Erlinda Amen and Chris Hyde. Graham and Hyde were representing the Aurora Professional Firefighter Association, No. 4956 in making a donation to the school’s annual holiday clothing drive.

Pictured from left are Tim Graham, elementary guidance counselor Erlinda Amen and Chris Hyde. Graham and Hyde were representing the Aurora Professional Firefighter Association, No. 4956 in making a donation to the school’s annual holiday clothing drive.

Community gives generously to people in need

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Youth in need throughout Hamilton County are a little bit warmer this holiday season thanks to the community’s generosity.
Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

Bruce Ramsour hands a frozen turkey to one of the many families receiving a holiday meal during Saturday’s Hamilton County Food Pantry distribution event.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Goodwill on menu for holiday meal There was joy in the faces of people on both sides of the table Saturday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry, as those doing both the giving and receiving were in a festive mood.
Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora battles Beatrice in first home game of season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
For a second weekend in a row, Aurora was dealt a tough hand with its two opponents on the slate.  The Lady Huskies kept it close for some time against Columbus Lakeview Friday, but couldn’t keep pace through a 47-31 loss before similar issues at home Saturday against Beatrice, losing 66-36.
Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Aurora rally falls short in overtime

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
After the slowest of slow starts offensively, the Huskies kept things interesting in the second half against a grinder Beatrice squad.
Upon arrival in Nebraska, Danish exchange student Patricia Paranabas (center) was greeted by her host family, including, from left: Dawn Brandt, Maggie Brandt, Sandy Wicht and Jeremy Brandt.

Upon arrival in Nebraska, Danish exchange student Patricia Paranabas (center) was greeted by her host family, including, from left: Dawn Brandt, Maggie Brandt, Sandy Wicht and Jeremy Brandt.

Danish exchange student makes Aurora her second home

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Aurora High School senior and foreign exchange student Patricia Paranabas has made herself at home amongst the Huskies, despite being a long way from home. The adjustment from Denmark to small-town Aurora, Nebraska, was a big step for the 16-year-old.