Math that matters

It’s number-crunching time for local taxing entities, as well as tax-paying citizens, and to be honest the numbers and variables involved this year could make the average home and business owner’s head spin.

New anchor tenant at Mission Critical opens an exciting door of opportunity

Diversify and grow.That’s been the goal of this community’s economic development efforts over the past several decades, a success story which is beginning its next chapter now with Friday’s groundbreaking for a new anchor tenant on the Aurora Mission Critical site along Highway 14.

Friendly pilot helps offer a valuable perspective

I’m a big believer in stepping back, or from time to time up, and looking at things from a different perspective.

Throwing a light on gaslighting

Have you seen those rubber hand experiment videos that have been making the rounds on social media recently? They are a study in the art of psychological manipulation and should serve as a wake-up call to all of us.

Modified 3-lane design may be best for Hwy 34

Dear Editor:I would first like to thank the Aurora City Council for addressing the issue of how best to replace the deteriorating Highway 34.  It’s a decision that will impact our town for decades to come, and I’m sure they weighed the options carefully.

‘Hamilton’ lives up to its billing as must-see show

Hands down the best musical stage production I’ve ever seen.I’m sure I wasn’t the only one thinking rave reviews as I left the Lied Center this weekend after experiencing “Hamilton” live and in person.

Dust in the wind for British monarchs

From princes to paupers, rich to poor, as the old platitude says: everyone is destined to face two things in life. Death and taxes. As you may have gleaned from the title, we’ll be discussing the former. More precisely, the last words of a few past English monarchs.

A bucket list day for me and ‘my little girl’

What a memorable day!Paula and I ventured to the Caribbean last week to celebrate with our oldest daughter Robyn as she and her new husband, Steve Spangler, shared their wedding vows.

Full night of music

There was music in the air Friday night in Aurora, and lots of it. Though oppressive heat and humidity was perhaps a factor in the size of the crowds at both the Hamilton County Fair and the downtown Bands on the Bricks concert, there was strong support for both gigs.

Hamilton County villages are on the move, growing quickly

Let’s hear it for Hamilton County’s villages. Good things are happening in these rural hamlets thanks to outstanding cooperative efforts between local governments and private entities.