Clarifications on Gary Ross article

Dear Editor:As the youngest daughter of Gary and JoEllen Ross I appreciate the article published in the July 9, 2025 edition of your paper. I wish to clarify a few things from the article that myself and my parents felt were inaccurate.

Trails of opportunity

Adding an extra foot to a sidewalk planned along 1st Street may not seem like a game-changing moment, but in the case of Aurora’s current renovation project it represents something much larger.

Barn Quilt Trail to help celebrate nation’s 250th

Dear Editor:Barn quilts are fun to design and to paint. Area organizations are invited to contribute a barn quilt for the Barn Quilt Trail at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.

Silver milestone

This week’s edition marks a personal milestone for Paula and me — the 25th anniversary of owning the Aurora News-Register.

Quick emergency response after accident in Aurora appreciated

Dear Editor:We were involved in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon, June, 28, on Highway 34 in front of Scooters. No one was seriously hurt, thankfully.The fast, efficient and caring response from the Aurora Police Department and fire department were was commendable.

Aurora’s community charm prompts return visit from Florida

Dear Editor:We have visited Aurora many times and our first was during the 2019 A’ROR’N Days.Aurora’s charm has prompted our return when we travel, however this time we are traveling with a celebrity.Our traveling companion and pet (A rescued Silkie Rooster) somehow made a news article!

Strong access to fiber broadband a major asset

Within the last few weeks, there was an announcement in the Aurora News-Register that Hamilton Telecommunications was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM provider by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association.

A time to celebrate

The sails are up, the flags are flying, and the spirit of A’ROR’N Days 2025 is catching a strong summer breeze as this year’s celebration sets sail on a weekend filled with fun, friendship, and festive pirate flair.

Downtown bldgs in Aurora should be maintained

Dear Editor:I was recently made aware of a situation that could have been prevented. The crumbling of the old Campbell’s Gambles store building on the east side of the square angers and sickens me since the present owner apparently did nothing to take care of it.

Driving growth

Aurora’s reputation as a hub for agriculture and community-driven growth is now increasingly linked to something that moves — literally.