Boards, taxing entities urged to spend it like it’s their own

Of all the budget-related stories and required legal notices you’ll see published this month in the News-Register, tax asking is one of the numbers that matters the most.

Your photos can help tell story behind stats

What makes Aurora and Hamilton County a great place to live, work, build a business and raise a family?There are plenty of answers, but at Aurora Development Corporation (ADC), we believe the story is about more than what we have today. It’s about what we are building for tomorrow.

Inclusive playground christened with laughter

The delighted squeals and laughter of children at play, the sight of half a dozen youngsters riding at all levels of a tall Christmas tree-shaped merry-go-round and a young girl with cerebral palsy sitting at a picnic table that’s just her size while enjoying a snow cone.

ANR fair photo appreciated

Dear Editor:I wish to commend the ANR on the adorable picture on the cover of the Hamilton County Fair results. The moment captured is of a young child seriously conversing with the livestock judge. Priceless! Even the show animal, the 4-H helper and others are all patiently waiting.

Show of support reflects a new beginning for local EMS

Sometimes the best way to measure a community’s confidence in something new is to look at who shows up.That was certainly the case last week as EMS Unlimited officially began providing ambulance service in Aurora and Hamilton County.

The things we give away

It felt like there were suddenly 27 hours in every day.How else can I describe the feeling I had recently while going off the grid for an overdue, much needed retreat designed to make me look directly in the mirror.

What happened to the summer of 2026?

Last time I looked, tassels were turning and the BBQ was just getting warmed up, and in a heartbeat we burned through the dog days and are headed headlong into fall.Once the county fair is over and school bells ring, summer, for all intents and purposes, is toast.

New generation of volunteers keeping A4DS vision alive

Fourteen years ago, a small group of Aurorans had a vision.They wanted to build a first-class baseball and softball complex that would give local kids a place to play and give Aurora a place to welcome teams and families from across the region.

End-of-summer tradition is more than a fair, it’s our future

The Hamilton County Fair hit on all cylinders in 2026.There really isn’t much room to argue that point after watching this year’s annual tradition unfold. Attendance was steady. Livestock numbers were up. Spirits were certainly up.

Understanding the impact of both primary, secondary jobs in our community

When we talk about economic development, the focus is often on attracting new businesses, supporting existing employers, and creating jobs. But not all jobs have the same impact on the local economy.