Quick emergency response after accident in Aurora appreciated

Dear Editor:We were involved in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon, June, 28, on Highway 34 in front of Scooters. No one was seriously hurt, thankfully.The fast, efficient and caring response from the Aurora Police Department and fire department were was commendable.

Aurora’s community charm prompts return visit from Florida

Dear Editor:We have visited Aurora many times and our first was during the 2019 A’ROR’N Days.Aurora’s charm has prompted our return when we travel, however this time we are traveling with a celebrity.Our traveling companion and pet (A rescued Silkie Rooster) somehow made a news article!

Strong access to fiber broadband a major asset

Within the last few weeks, there was an announcement in the Aurora News-Register that Hamilton Telecommunications was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM provider by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association.

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.