2025: The year in pictures

  • While not making the list as a top 10 story, Aurora High School's production of the SpongeBob Musical brought a splash of color and music to the year
    While not making the list as a top 10 story, Aurora High School's production of the SpongeBob Musical brought a splash of color and music to the year
  • A recent school tour was held for members of a citizens committee looking at a strategic plan for district facilities and programming. That process was the No. 3 on the top 10 list.
    A recent school tour was held for members of a citizens committee looking at a strategic plan for district facilities and programming. That process was the No. 3 on the top 10 list.
  • The No. 4 story of 2025, as chosen by a group of more than 75 ANR readers, was the year-long reconstruction of 1st Street in Aurora
    The No. 4 story of 2025, as chosen by a group of more than 75 ANR readers, was the year-long reconstruction of 1st Street in Aurora
  • The demolition of the former Gambles building in July was the No. 2 story of 2025 as chosen by a group of ANR readers
    The demolition of the former Gambles building in July was the No. 2 story of 2025 as chosen by a group of ANR readers
  • The fundraising and beginning of construction for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground made the top 10 list at No. 7
    The fundraising and beginning of construction for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground made the top 10 list at No. 7
  • The construction of a CO2 pipeline across Hamilton County made the list of top 10 stories at No. 8
    The construction of a CO2 pipeline across Hamilton County made the list of top 10 stories at No. 8
  • The economic woes of the area's ag industry was chosen as the No. 5 story of the year
    The economic woes of the area's ag industry was chosen as the No. 5 story of the year

    The year 2025 will be remembered in Hamilton County as a year of economic ups and downs, fiscal challenges and strategic planning for local governments, the loss of two historic buildings and the beginning of construction for a unique playground that will serve children of all ability levels. And all along the way, ANR was there to document those happenings in text and pictures. Here are some of those photos that defined the year.