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What remained of Tom Oswald's century-old barn on Wednesday morning after a fire started by electrical wires burned it to the ground Monday, June 17.

What remained of Tom Oswald's century-old barn on Wednesday morning after a fire started by electrical wires burned it to the ground Monday, June 17.

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Oswald barn destroyed last week by fire

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Tom Oswald of 203 South O Road south of Aurora said he saw what looked like a July 4th sparkler near his century-old barn after dark on Monday night June 17.
Business was brisk for Aurora’s revived sidewalk sales event on Friday. Shoppers of all ages checked out the bargains merchants had placed on the sidewalk for the day.

Business was brisk for Aurora’s revived sidewalk sales event on Friday. Shoppers of all ages checked out the bargains merchants had placed on the sidewalk for the day.

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Sidewalk sales a walkaway success

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Just from the sheer numbers of shoppers that could be seen perusing the wares on the sidewalks of Aurora’s downtown square in Friday’s warm and sultry weather, one would assume the revived sidewalk sales event was a rousing success.
Six Aurora veterans receive their Quilts of Valor as a “thank you” for their service. From left to right: Darcy Greenough, Tanner Greenough, Jarod Greenough, Jeffrey Muilenburg, Jimmie Lyn Lewis Smith and John Tessman.

Six Aurora veterans receive their Quilts of Valor as a “thank you” for their service. From left to right: Darcy Greenough, Tanner Greenough, Jarod Greenough, Jeffrey Muilenburg, Jimmie Lyn Lewis Smith and John Tessman.

Veterans honored with quilts of valor

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Six Aurora veterans were honored with quilts of valor during this year’s A’RORN’N Days weekend. Darcy Greenough, Tanner Greenough, Jarod Greenough, Jeffrey Muilenburg, Jimmie Lewis Smith, and John Tessman were all honored.
NPPD crews work at the Hampton substation near the water tower to restore electricity to village on Thursday afternoon. A broken insulator at the substation was blamed for the outage.

NPPD crews work at the Hampton substation near the water tower to restore electricity to village on Thursday afternoon. A broken insulator at the substation was blamed for the outage.

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Hampton suffers power outage Thursday

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A broken insulator at the electrical substation on Hampton’s northeast side by the water tower is being blamed for a power outage that impacted the entire village for about eight hours on Thursday. Hampton Utilities Supt. Chris Friesen says the power went out at about 11 a.m.
Aurora’s Pride crowd makes its way under the underpass near Refshauge Park during Saturday’s annual march.

Aurora’s Pride crowd makes its way under the underpass near Refshauge Park during Saturday’s annual march.

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Aurora Pride hosts 4th celebration

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Aurora had its fourth annual Pride celebration Saturday, drawing participants and vendors from around the state.
Upper Big Blue NRD June meeting

Upper Big Blue NRD June meeting

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Synergen permit sparks debate at NRD meeting

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
From the call to order until more than an hour into the session, the June meeting of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (UBB NRD) Thursday night, boiled with controversy over water issues, especially the large water user permit granted to Synergen Green Energy late last year.
The Sky High Vault Club hosted its annual streeet vault event Friday and Saturday on the courthouse parking lot as part of a jam-packed A’ROR’N Days weekend schedule.

The Sky High Vault Club hosted its annual streeet vault event Friday and Saturday on the courthouse parking lot as part of a jam-packed A’ROR’N Days weekend schedule.

Survey says... hometown fun

Staff Reports
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
A’ROR’N Days fills community with positive energy, feel-good vibe! Aurora rolled out the red carpet for a festive weekend of games and activities which were all part of this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration. After months of planning, organizers said the feedback was positive from start to finish.
Family Night fun at A'ROR'N Days.

Family Night fun at A'ROR'N Days.

A community celebration

Kurt Johnson
Monday, June 24, 2024
Aurora was a happening place this weekend, with hundreds of alumni, family and friends joining the fun for an action-packed A'ROR'N Days celebration. Kids were coated with suds during Family Night activities Thursday.