A’ROR’N Days formula for fun simple, effective

Now that was fun.The late Jim Schneider had a great idea 33 years ago, and like a good wine his vision for A’ROR’N Days just continues to get better with each passing year.

Back at ANR, now in a different role

I’m officially back.After a short break from writing and other journalistic duties, I am back at the News-Register until I go to school in Lincoln in August.

A’ROR’N Days gives community reason, opportunity to celebrate

Welcome to Aurora.Whether you live here now, turned the tassel as a Husky grad years ago or are just in town for some summertime fun, Aurora rolls out the red carpet this week for its annual town celebration, otherwise known as A’ROR’N Days.

Seventy-five years later, Wortman’s legacy lives on

While gathering photos and information for a 75th anniversary tribute message published in this edition, I discovered a few other tid-bits about the late Ken Wortman, a man who left a legacy of accomplishments as “Mr. Aurora.

‘Just things’

It was an ordinary Saturday evening in late April. My wife, Tammy and I were in the last few minutes of watching a TV movie and, during a commercial break, I sent a quick text to my sister, Koreen, who lives in Illinois.

Three's company

There’s no three ways about it. The Aurora News-Register’s male and female athletes of the year have their own unique pathways to success. Hailey Lindburg never takes a play off -- literally. Carsen Staehr knows in his mind he will make the play when it matters.

New look Big Ten

I have to admit, there were some mixed feelings on my end when the new Big Ten football schedule was released for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. With USC and UCLA set to join the conference and make it a 16-team mega-group, there will no longer be an east and west division.

Deer incident needs analysis

Dear Editor:Page A2 of the June 7 issue of the News-Register has an article about a deer jumping through the windows of a business/residence. I believe the situation needs an analysis. According to the article, a call came in about deer running loose is town.

Phillips on a roll with new housing, restaurant

In case you hadn’t noticed, things are happening these days in Phillips.The small village on the western edge of Hamilton County is on a bit of a roll now, riding a wave of momentum sparked by a new housing subdivision launched smack dab in the middle of a pandemic.

‘It was no surprise to us’

Saturday night had enough local flair to make it feel like an early fall evening on the Aurora turf. Carlos Collazo was running through people. Jack Allen had quarterbacks running for their lives. Coach Kyle Peterson was calling run plays. Coach Cole Ashby called for stout defensive pressure.