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This year, A'ROR'N Days will kick off on Wednesday with a community appreciation supper sponsored by Hamilton Telecommunications.

This year, A'ROR'N Days will kick off on Wednesday with a community appreciation supper sponsored by Hamilton Telecommunications.

A’ROR’N Days kicks off USA’s birthday party

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
With the star-spangled theme of “Celebrating America 250,” A’ROR’N Days 2026 is serving as an early kickoff this week with local events celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday. Having witnessed America’s Bicentennial celebration as a child in 1976 Jody Griffith, president of A’ROR’N Days, Inc.
Professional photographer Kyla (Stauffer) Vaught takes her turn on the other side of the camera lens for once.

Professional photographer Kyla (Stauffer) Vaught takes her turn on the other side of the camera lens for once.

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Vaught captures life’s authentic moments

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Capturing the raw emotions of the most significant moments of her clients lives isn’t just photography to Kyla (Stauffer) Vaught. It’s magic.Vaught, who now lives in Omaha, started her photography business, Ky Vaught Photos, in 2021.
Nicole Alder, right, owner of Alder Plant Nursery, helps Betty Reddick with a purchase at Saturday morning’s Market on the Square event. This was the second week for the popular event, which is being held on the Heritage Bank south parking lot in front of the “Aurora” mural.

Nicole Alder, right, owner of Alder Plant Nursery, helps Betty Reddick with a purchase at Saturday morning’s Market on the Square event. This was the second week for the popular event, which is being held on the Heritage Bank south parking lot in front of the “Aurora” mural.

Homemade, handcrafted & homegrown

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
While most back yard gardens in the area are just starting to mature, fresh, local garden produce like tomatoes and cucumbers can probably be found Saturday morning at the Market on the Square in Aurora.
Hampton City Hall.

Hampton City Hall.

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Hampton OKs offer on opera house lot

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Less than a year after the old opera house at 132 N 3rd Street in Hampton was demolished, the village board has accepted an offer to sell the lot where the building once sat.
Work is already well underway on a new street in the Streeter 7th Addition, which was officially annexed into the city last week by the Aurora City Council.

Work is already well underway on a new street in the Streeter 7th Addition, which was officially annexed into the city last week by the Aurora City Council.

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Streeter 7th Addition annexed into city

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Aurora City Council officially annexed a new addition of the Streeter Subdivision into the city limits during its June 9 meeting at the Bremer Center.
Can Care-A-Van to arrive June 23

Can Care-A-Van to arrive June 23

Can Care-A-Van to arrive June 23

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The 23rd annual Can Care-A-Van food drive at the Hamilton County Food Pantry will be taking place once again Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Several local natives turned tassels at college graduations this spring.

Several local natives turned tassels at college graduations this spring.

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Area students receive college degrees

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Students from or having ties to Hamilton County have graduated from area colleges and universities this spring and on well on their way to starting their careers. Below is a listing of students who received their college degrees in the past few weeks.
Carrie Crosby, second from right, is pictured with her family before being diagnosed with breast cancer. A golf benefit in her honor is planned for Friday at Poco Creek Golf Course.

Carrie Crosby, second from right, is pictured with her family before being diagnosed with breast cancer. A golf benefit in her honor is planned for Friday at Poco Creek Golf Course.

Teeing up support for Crosby

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Aurora community will come together Friday to support a local woman as she continues her fight against breast cancer through a benefit golf tournament organized by friends, coworkers and supporters.Diagnosed Jan.
Leah Snyder poses with her beloved Doberman’s, Zeus and Zelda, in her Fancy Fur Dog Grooming Salon & Spa. The 2008 Aurora graduate has reopened her business at 1818 Applewood St.

Leah Snyder poses with her beloved Doberman’s, Zeus and Zelda, in her Fancy Fur Dog Grooming Salon & Spa. The 2008 Aurora graduate has reopened her business at 1818 Applewood St.

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Fancy Fur back in business in Aurora

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Leah Snyder announced plans this week to launch what she is unofficially calling “Fancy Fur 2.0” as a new and improved version of herself gets back into the familiar routine of owning and operating a dog grooming business that has long been her life’s passion.