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At left: Camden Holliday signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Gregg and Roxann, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper. At right: Devin Otto signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Jay and Michelle, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper.

At left: Camden Holliday signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Gregg and Roxann, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper. At right: Devin Otto signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Jay and Michelle, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper.

Aurora duo to join Hastings Baseball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Otto thrilled about opportunity with Hastings College It’s hard to find someone who loves baseball more than Devin Otto.  He’s grown up around the diamond, playing catch and chasing pop flies. That’s not going to change any time soon.
This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Accidents prompt 3 railroad crossings County commissioners learned Monday that Burlington Northern Railroad and the Nebraska Department of Roads are making plans to install three new railroad crossings in Hamilton County within the next year, based on reports of recent accidents at those locations.
Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Aurora girls rally falls short at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Aurora’s girls were prime for an upset to begin the Central Conference tournament, but ultimately came up a play or two short in the final seconds.  The Lady Huskies pushed Columbus Lakeview to the brink, but the host Vikings held on for a 34-31 win Jan.
Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Huskies stumble in conference tournament run

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
York couldn’t miss early, the Duke Dome was rattling loud and the Huskies couldn’t answer a gut punch. It all spelled bad news for Aurora.
Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Exchange student Betty Marikova finds purpose in Aurora

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Coming all the way from the Czech Republic, Aurora High School senior Betty Marikova is learning to step outside of her comfort zone and take advantage of the opportunity that comes alongside being an exchange student.
A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
‘A good old-fashioned winter storm’ It’s been awhile since residents in Hamilton County have seen a significant winter storm in the form of several inches of powdery white snow that blanketed the streets, canceled school and provided perfect snowball fight material.
Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Fourth quarter struggles doom Aurora on the road Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Aurora’s girls looked prime for a big road victory over a conference rival before things went sideways in the fourth quarter.
Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
AHS starting up scholarship nights for seniors Aurora High School’s counseling office staff is now holding weekly scholarship nights for seniors. Every Tuesday night through the end of February, the office will be open for any senior seeking assistance.
Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Schuster lands on playing college volleyball for Wesleyan

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Kasey Schuster has always had a knack for making the right decisions under pressure and making her teammates better around her.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Huskies extend win streak to seven in pair of routs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
In two games last week Aurora was expected to win, the Huskies had no letdown, sharing the ball well as its win streak extended to seven games.