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A $2.18 million project to expand the Aurora United Methodist Church was the largest single building permit issued at City Hall in 2020.

A $2.18 million project to expand the Aurora United Methodist Church was the largest single building permit issued at City Hall in 2020.

2020 construction nears $10.2M

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Local construction activity in Aurora topped a 10-year average in 2020, a positive sign of growth and progress which unfolded in the midst of an ongoing pandemic that disrupted business and industry on several fronts. The year-end tally of building permits issued at City Hall added up to $10.
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County hears noxious weeds update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners spent most of Monday’s board meeting performing reorganizational tasks, appointing board positions and other boards and committees in the county.  Commissioner John Thomas was appointed vice chair, replacing Commissioner Becky Richter in the role.
Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Aurora teachers to get vaccine

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A majority of teachers in Aurora have expressed interest in receiving a COVID vaccine, which is tentatively scheduled to be administered in early February. “We registered and submitted preliminary numbers and it looks as if we’re going to get the Moderna vaccine,” Supt. Jody Phillips announced.
Anna Johnson, bottom left, sits with her Gamma Phi Beta sorority family at Oklahoma City University.

Anna Johnson, bottom left, sits with her Gamma Phi Beta sorority family at Oklahoma City University.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Students adjust to college in COVID era Several college students who call Hamilton County home say they are learning lessons not necessarily listed in the curriculum, thanks to a global pandemic that rewrote time-honored traditions on campuses near and far.
The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

12th Street Cinema on hold for now

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Community support of the 12th Street Cinema has remained strong since the COVID pandemic forced the local movie theater to go dark, though plans for booking a movie remain on hold as the new year begins.
An example of the proposed tiny homes.

An example of the proposed tiny homes.

Villages consider zoning to allow tiny house growth

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The first nail in Hamilton County’s version of a tiny house could be hammered in beginning next week as village board members consider zoning proposals that would allow construction of tiny houses and/or container housing units in their respective communities.
Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

County continues negotiations on 911 interlocal changes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Back in session at the start of a new year, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners began Monday’s meeting with a lengthy executive session to discuss the response of the Merrick County Board of Supervisors on proposed changes to the 911 interlocal agreement between the neighboring counties.
Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Auroran returns to roots after life of adventure, service abroad A lot has happened in Allie Gomez’s life since she graduated from Aurora High School in 2007.