What a gut punch

For much of his athletic life, Baylor Scheierman’s biggest plays have come on the offensive end, especially passing the ball. Everything from touchdown dimes or insane no-look dishes. Yet, maybe his biggest play throughout March Madness was an interception. He’s been saying it for some time now.

How sweet it is: Baylor Scheierman still dancing

There was some debate over the weekend about which Baylor was better. Baylor Scheierman or the Baylor Bears? Heck, Baylor joked in a press conference over the weekend that a lot of fans would have his name on their T-shirts, no matter which side they were supporting.

People of the Past evolves into a cherished local tradition

Celebrating “People of the Past” is more than a history lesson at Aurora Middle School. It’s become a cherished tradition, perhaps even a rite of passage. There is so much to absorb when walking through the parade of young people dressed up, made up and dialed in to become their person of the past.

Faith, family, fitness grow more significant with age

I remember the day well when my father turned 60. That would have been Jan. 12, 1994, which in itself seems like a lifetime ago. “Man, Dad is sure getting old,” I remember thinking. “He is almost retirement age.

Leaving ANR stirs mixture of emotions

It’s going to be hard to put into words how I’m feeling as I approach the end of my last week as the Aurora News-Register’s news editor. In truth, I am as sad as I am excited. Aurora has taken me in, under its vast wings, and loved me like one of its own.

Small-town Scheierman makes NYC splash

A kid from small-town Aurora lived out another one of his dreams while another came true for a second time.

Anticipation, angst rise as musical curtain time draws near

As opening night of the musical draws closer and closer my excitement continues to grow. But, of course, my anxiety is starting to grow as well. This happened with Newsies too. We were a couple weeks out from having our first audience, and everything felt like a mess.

Community embraces Proctor family after long, painful search

A two-month search for an elderly Aurora couple that drew state and national attention ended Saturday, though not with the final result the community had been praying for. Tragically, Bob and Loveda Proctors’ lives ended on a rural road northeast of Kearney, two long months ago in mid-January.

Small rural communities and young adult singles -- are they compatible

I have observed something over the years. Aurora is a great place to raise a family. People move to town, start a family, raise the family, kids graduate then move away, only coming back when they, themselves are ready to raise their new family; and the cycle repeats.

Transparency strenghthens life, democracy at every level

The sun is shining a little brighter this week, though perhaps not outdoors in the up and down weather of March.