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Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance

Cure to face trial in March for death of infant

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant on Aug. 6 is still on track for a jury trial in March of next year following a status hearing in Hamilton County District Court on Thursday morning.
Jorja Pohlmeier and Scott Bennett of Aurora performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City recently

Jorja Pohlmeier and Scott Bennett of Aurora performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City recently

Students perform at Carnegie Hall

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
It was an eye-opening experience for Aurora High School senior Jorja Pohlmeier and junior Scott Bennett who recently traveled to New York City’s Carnegie Hall to perform on that world-famous stage with band students from around the world.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Monday recapping a busy year

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on Monday recapping a busy year

Chamber holds annual meeting

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual meeting Monday, recapping a busy year of successful events and electing its board and executive team for the coming year.The meeting began with brief introductions of each board member and all cited their personal reasons for volunteering to serve.
Maverick Huebert, left, and JT Wetherington launched Blue Water Restoration in August of 2023 and are excited to now be moving their business into a permanent home at 1016 M St. in Aurora.

Maverick Huebert, left, and JT Wetherington launched Blue Water Restoration in August of 2023 and are excited to now be moving their business into a permanent home at 1016 M St. in Aurora.

Blue Water Restoration getting new home

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A year after forming a partnership and launching a new construction business, JT Wetherington and Maverick Huebert are nearing completion of a building renovation project on M Street which will soon be the permanent home of Blue Water Restoration, Inc.
City crew member Riley Nuss hangs a Christmas banner on Aurora's downtown square

City crew member Riley Nuss hangs a Christmas banner on Aurora's downtown square

Stage set for 6th Come Home to Christmas event

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will host its sixth annual Come Home to Christmas celebration Saturday with a schedule of events that continues to grow each year.
Sharon Goertzen gets a group hug from some of the last children she took care of in her home before her retirement from childcare in May. This photo was snapped by a parent after her retirement party when this group of children spontaneously ran to Goertzen to give her one more hug.

Sharon Goertzen gets a group hug from some of the last children she took care of in her home before her retirement from childcare in May. This photo was snapped by a parent after her retirement party when this group of children spontaneously ran to Goertzen to give her one more hug.

Goertzen looks back on 44+ years of loving kids

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
As the community of Hampton has rallied around a plan to establish the new daycare center for the village over the past year, one name that has been often mentioned was that of Sharon Goertzen.
Makenna Oswald and Jasmine Hansen encourage guests to bid for one of the decorative cakes made for the Harvest Gala’s dessert auction Saturday night.

Makenna Oswald and Jasmine Hansen encourage guests to bid for one of the decorative cakes made for the Harvest Gala’s dessert auction Saturday night.

Gala lets TLC look back at the moments that matter

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
It was a night full of fun and laughter for staff and supporters as they celebrated the success and future of The Leadership Center during the 10th annual Harvest Gala Saturday night.
Aurora kindergarteners perform at a Thanksgiving concert Nov. 19

Aurora kindergarteners perform at a Thanksgiving concert Nov. 19

This week's featured stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Aurora elementary students sang their hearts out during a pre-Thanksgiving music program Nov. 19. Kindergarten students performed during a ‘Thankful for the Little Things’ program which filled the middle school auditorium with family and friends.
Super Shot Contest

Super Shot Contest

Super Shot Contest deadline extended

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The deadline for the ANR Super Shot Contest has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 26.Area hunters are encouraged to submit photos from recent hunts, which can feature species large and small. The winner will win a Henry lever-action 22-LR and other prizes. One entry per person.