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From left, Grant Hill, Scott Snider and Vicki Hill stand with some of the donated toys, clothing and other items for the free shop they will be hosting Saturday.

From left, Grant Hill, Scott Snider and Vicki Hill stand with some of the donated toys, clothing and other items for the free shop they will be hosting Saturday.

Free shop event aims to give back for the holidays

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  This verse, 2 Corinthians 9:7 is what inspired Vicki Hill and her family to start a clothing and toy drive for the residents of Hamilton County.
Jaydon Stuart launched Birth & Beyond in November, offering doula services to expecting moms in Hamilton County and beyond. She is shown here with her partner Alex and sons Madden and Wesley.

Jaydon Stuart launched Birth & Beyond in November, offering doula services to expecting moms in Hamilton County and beyond. She is shown here with her partner Alex and sons Madden and Wesley.

Birth & Beyond offers doula services

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Delivering a child into this world was a moving experience for Jaydon Stuart, so much so that in addition to becoming a new mother she was motivated to pursue her life’s passion and become a doula.
Sonya Cattau serves up a special order cup of coffee to Rod Havens. In the background are foundation volunteer Rick Epp and Coasters Coffee Co. owner Sara Johnson.

Sonya Cattau serves up a special order cup of coffee to Rod Havens. In the background are foundation volunteer Rick Epp and Coasters Coffee Co. owner Sara Johnson.

APS Foundation serves up ‘Joe on the Go’ thank you

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Aurora teachers and staff members started their day with a special cup of coffee and a smile last week, all part of a thank you message delivered by the Aurora Public School Foundation. Nearly 220 people enjoyed a special beverage Dec.
"Tiny Homes" are a growing trend with the younger generation.

"Tiny Homes" are a growing trend with the younger generation.

Hampton board discusses tiny house, cargo dwelling policies

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Hampton village board members discussed the possibility of allowing cargo container dwellings and tiny houses while also reviewing a dwindling list of possible nuisance abatement properties Monday during a busy final meeting of the year.
Work continues on the city’s EMS living quarters expansion, where a solid block structure was built near the center of the structure to serve as a storm shelter for emergency crews.

Work continues on the city’s EMS living quarters expansion, where a solid block structure was built near the center of the structure to serve as a storm shelter for emergency crews.

City moving forward with planned Madison Avenue extension project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Aurora City Council gave final approval for infrastructure improvements and an expansion on Madison Avenue and awarded bids on two projects during its final meeting of the year Dec. 8.
Santa visits Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Santa visits Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Family fun with Santa

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Santa and his elf shared lots of smiles and candy canes this weekend at the inaugural Craft, Toy and Gun Show. This young family from Shidler, Okla., was in town for the event, making sure to find their way over to Santa to share their Christmas wish list.
Salvation Army bellringers

Salvation Army bellringers

The bells are ringing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The sound of Christmas is in the air for patrons at Aurora Mall, where the Salvation Army bells are ringing. Among the many volunteers helping ring the bells and collect donations this year were Elena Kuehner, left, and Hailey Hanneman, representing the Aurora High School National Honor Society.
Sighting in this plastic gun with expert precision were Trent Vap (left), Bentley Vap and VaNessa Vap, who were very excited about the various vendors during day one of the inaugural Craft, Toy and Gun Show at the fairgrounds.

Sighting in this plastic gun with expert precision were Trent Vap (left), Bentley Vap and VaNessa Vap, who were very excited about the various vendors during day one of the inaugural Craft, Toy and Gun Show at the fairgrounds.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Craft, Toy and Gun Show on target The inaugural Craft, Toy and Gun Show hosted at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds by the Ag Society was a welcomed success this past weekend.  The event saw multiple vendors displaying a wide range of products, and two days worth of eager holiday shoppers.
Fun on the boardwalk at the Plainsman Museum.

Fun on the boardwalk at the Plainsman Museum.

Plainsman Museum restructures memberships, looks toward future

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Much like other non-profits across Hamilton County where many things have been in the works over the unprecedented times this year created by the coronavirus, Aurora’s Plainsman Museum has been hard at work, expanding opportunities for engagement, revamping membership structures and more.
Local health care administration speaks out on pain from isolation.

Local health care administration speaks out on pain from isolation.

Protocol, emotional support often create conflicting goals

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The challenge of caring for the county’s most vulnerable population has grown exponentially during this pandemic, with health care facilities striving to address the elder community’s emotional needs while also following COVID-19 protocol.