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.

Colorful snapshot

Hot off the press and packed with hometown pride, the 2025 edition of the Hamilton County Guide is here, and we’re proud to share it with you.Titled simply “Discover Hamilton County,” this 92-page, full-color magazine is more than just a brochure.

Animal welfare important to our community

Dear Editor:In a small community like Aurora, every member of our town — whether human or animal — plays an essential role in shaping the fabric of our lives. We take pride in the close-knit relationships we build, the support we offer one another, and the way we care for our neighbors.

A true partnership

In an age where rural communities face ever-increasing challenges around housing affordability, it’s heartening to see Aurora turning challenge into opportunity with the announcement of the Singh Subdivision — a collaborative effort that embodies what it means to be a community.

Celebrating ties that bind

It’s reunion season — that special time of year when we gather to catch up with old friends and renew family ties.

CFRA a helpful resource for local developers

One part of my job that I really enjoy is helping a local individual with an idea as they work to start a new business. While each business is different and the support they need is different, there are a variety of tools and resources that I typically direct them to, so they can get started.

Feel-good Fridays at the 12th Street Cinema

Two thumbs up to Aurora’s 12th Street Cinema Friday night, and that was before the lights even dimmed.With summer just getting started and families looking for fun, local, low-cost outings, this small-town theater continues to shine.

Forming EMS advisory group a good step toward transparency

The city of Aurora’s decision to form a citizens advisory committee to evaluate its ambulance operations is a welcome and necessary move, for several important reasons.