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2025 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners Number of photos 4 images Drumroll please...

2025 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners

The lights have been judged and the cheer is shining bright! The winners of the annual Nemaha Valley Observer Holiday Lighting Contest have been announced.First place goes to Billy and Crystal Kaster of Sterling, whose display dazzled judges and passersby alike. Second place honors were awarded to Bill Thomas of Auburn, with Larry and Cindy Byfield of Auburn earning third place. An honorable mention goes to Stacy and John Hayes of Auburn.The Observer is delighted to continue this beloved holiday tradition and extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone in the communities we serve who nominated neighbors—and themselves—to help light up the season.The Observer would also like to send a special thank you to our local business sponsors who help make this contest possible. Fast Global Solutions, Tecumseh Federal Bank, Tecumseh Insurance Center, Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn Insurance Service / Tecumseh Insurance Agency, Bernard Real Estate, Hasselbalch Pharmacy and Auburn State Bank.
Collision on Highway 75 Number of photos 8 images

Collision on Highway 75

Around 1:30 AM on Dec 30, Auburn was jolted when a semi truck collided with a building at 923 Central Ave in Auburn along Highway 75 near the 136 intersection. The collision impacted two units in the building with the primary occupant, Village Design, noting they are closed at this time. The second unit was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.The City of Auburn, Nebraska and Nemaha County Sheriff's Department have secured the site but urge everyone to use caution in this area when near by and respect the boundaries in place.For a full report check out next week's issue of the Observer.
Johnson-Brock FFA’s Charlotte Metschke, Katelyn Melvin State Qualifiers in Leadership Development Events Number of photos 5 images

Johnson-Brock FFA’s Charlotte Metschke, Katelyn Melvin State Qualifiers in Leadership Development Events
Auburn High School Student-Vocalists, Instrumentalists Present Holiday Concert Number of photos 7 images 12/15/25

Auburn High School Student-Vocalists, Instrumentalists Present Holiday Concert
JCC Basketball vs Palmyra Number of photos 7 images 12/16/25

JCC Basketball vs Palmyra
Johnson County Central Wrestling Invite Number of photos 11 images 12/19/25

Johnson County Central Wrestling Invite
Auburn Bulldog Wrestling Home Triangular Number of photos 10 images 12/11/25

Auburn Bulldog Wrestling Home Triangular
AHS Girls vs Weeping Water Number of photos 6 images 12/04/25

AHS Girls vs Weeping Water
AHS Girls and Boys take on Malcolm during season home opener Dec 5. Number of photos 18 images 12/05/25

AHS Girls and Boys take on Malcolm during season home opener Dec 5.
Hometown Christmas 2025 Number of photos 24 images Auburn was in full of holiday cheer Nov 20-22!

Hometown Christmas 2025
Veterans Day in the Nemaha Valley Area Number of photos 14 images Photo from 3 area events highlighting vets. We thank you all for serving!

Veterans Day in the Nemaha Valley Area
Spookfest and More! Number of photos 19 images Spooky season here in Auburn!

Spookfest and More!

Auburn’s Halloween activities were buzzing this year! With the Optimist Club and Chamber teaming up for Spookfest, Calvert’s Truck or Treat, and the Twisted Halloween Haunted House, there was no shortage of spooky fun around town.