Thank you Ariel, cast and community

As I’ve had time to recover and relax after the musical, I’ve done quite a bit of reflecting on my time as Ariel, and as a member of the Aurora music program. First and foremost, I would like to extend a great thank you to the community. The fact that all of the shows were sold out was incredible.

Growing the game

I’ve always had a soft spot for women’s athletics. I’m a sports fan, after all. Part of that comes from the success I’ve seen from women’s teams.

Sen. Lippincott comments on education offend retired educator

Dear Editor: Sen. Lippincott has written paragraph after paragraph about public education, and yet he gives no indication that he knows much about public education in his district.

Musical takes Aurora audience on delightful trip under the sea

Emotions soared for the cast and crew of AHS’s presentation of “The Little Mermaid” this week, with three months of tireless rehearsal culminating in four exhilarating performances.

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.