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City leaders provide answers submitted by Aurora Chamber of Commerce members on the proposed sales tax.

City leaders provide answers submitted by Aurora Chamber of Commerce members on the proposed sales tax.

City responds to Chamber questions on sales tax

Kurt Johnson
Friday, May 10, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce released a statement to its members Friday afternoon reporting that city officials responded to questions from members gathered during a survey on the local sales tax issue.
Hampton senior Shae Kingery shares a hug with her parents Beau and Denise.

Hampton senior Shae Kingery shares a hug with her parents Beau and Denise.

Hawks take moment to stop, look around

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
In keeping with their class quote, “Life moves pretty fast; if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it,” (a quote from classic movie character Ferris Bueller) the 15 members of the Hampton High School Class of 2024 appeared to savor every moment of their graduation...
During the exchange of roses from the graduating seniors and their family members, Phillip Kreutz embraced his father Jim. Alongside his father his mother, Jaime.

During the exchange of roses from the graduating seniors and their family members, Phillip Kreutz embraced his father Jim. Alongside his father his mother, Jaime.

Hornets fly their graduation caps high

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Giltner Public Schools faculty, family and friends celebrated the accomplishments of 20 graduating seniors Sunday, capping off their days in orange and black with an emotional-filled graduation ceremony.
Aurora senior Atticus Miller is one of 15,000 students across the country named National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.

Aurora senior Atticus Miller is one of 15,000 students across the country named National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.

This week's features stories

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Miller named National Merit Finalist -- Atticus Miller will have the unique distinction when he walks across the stage Saturday as an Aurora High School graduate as being one of only 15,000 students across the country named as a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist.
A town hall forum at the Bremer Center focused on reasons some local citizens believe a 1-1/2 percent sales tax is not needed in Aurora. There are signs reflecting support both for and against the proposal all over town.

A town hall forum at the Bremer Center focused on reasons some local citizens believe a 1-1/2 percent sales tax is not needed in Aurora. There are signs reflecting support both for and against the proposal all over town.

Aurora sales tax drawing local attention

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
With a May 14 vote to decide if citizens should support a 1-1/2 percent sales tax just days away a group of concerned citizens hosted a second town hall meeting Friday to explain why they believe Aurora can continue to grow without it.
Primary Election set for May 14.

Primary Election set for May 14.

Primary Election set for Tuesday

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Depending on where they live, Hamilton County voters will have a range of candidates and issues to vote on in the Primary Election next Tuesday, May 14. The one constant for Republican voters will, of course, be the presidential primary and various statewide and district-wide elections.
During the cherry blossom season, Leta Lohrmeyer visited the city Busan in South Korea, where she was able to explore the city and attend a performance of ‘Phantom of the Opera.’

During the cherry blossom season, Leta Lohrmeyer visited the city Busan in South Korea, where she was able to explore the city and attend a performance of ‘Phantom of the Opera.’

Leta Lohrmeyer shares EPIK experience of Korea adventure

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Editor’s Note: Long-time ANR readers will have seen Leta Lohrmeyer’s name and face here before. In 2017, as a senior at Aurora High School, she served as a student columnist, writing several pieces that were published in the paper.
During his visit to Jayden Eby’s kindergarten class as a mystery reader, Pastor Bill Stearn read ‘Beloved’ by Jordan Feliz to the students with his granddaughter, Nora (center) sitting close to him.

During his visit to Jayden Eby’s kindergarten class as a mystery reader, Pastor Bill Stearn read ‘Beloved’ by Jordan Feliz to the students with his granddaughter, Nora (center) sitting close to him.

Mystery Reader ‘beloved’ by students

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
It’s a sight for passerbys in the hallways at Giltner Elementary School as kindergartners rush in from recess back into the classroom.
Dist. 34 Sen. Loren Lippincott delivers remarks at the prayer breakfast on Thursday at the Leadership Center. The senator said the church should be the “burr of conscience for the state.”

Dist. 34 Sen. Loren Lippincott delivers remarks at the prayer breakfast on Thursday at the Leadership Center. The senator said the church should be the “burr of conscience for the state.”

Sen. Lippincott calls nation to humility, prayer

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
by Ron Burtz“Lift up the Word; light up the world” based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31 was the theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer observance in Hamilton County.
Aurora Middle School students showed up in a big way, donating over 1,100 pounds of food and other items for the Hamilton County Food Pantry April 26 after over a week of school-wide collection efforts.

Aurora Middle School students showed up in a big way, donating over 1,100 pounds of food and other items for the Hamilton County Food Pantry April 26 after over a week of school-wide collection efforts.

AMS delivers for food pantry

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Aurora Middle School students showed up in a big way, donating over 1,100 pounds of food and other items for the Hamilton County Food Pantry April 26 after over a week of school-wide collection efforts.