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Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Scary good time results in high food donation total

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The heart of Aurora was the place for spooks and goblins, all for a good cause over Halloween weekend.  Aurora native Carl Franklin scared up plenty of good times over Halloween weekend and while doing so put together a big donation for the Hamilton County Food Pantry.
Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.

Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.

Hampton approves recent blight study

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.
Amy and Nick Owens, left, purchased Most Fun-N-Fit Circuit from Lisa Gretch as of Nov. 1, renaming the K Street facility Tri-Fit. An open house is planned Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m.

Amy and Nick Owens, left, purchased Most Fun-N-Fit Circuit from Lisa Gretch as of Nov. 1, renaming the K Street facility Tri-Fit. An open house is planned Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m.

K Street fitness facility has new owners

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
An Aurora fitness center was in the midst of change last week with new owners, a new name and an expanded mission to offer personal training services as well as 24/7 facility access to a wide range of clients.
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

Parents pitch baseball to 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Recall election will proceed in Giltner

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers reported this week that enough signatures have been verified in a recall initiative targeting Giltner School Board President Chris Waddle to advance the process to an election.
Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Serving up a farm-to-school taste test in Aurora Aurora elementary students had a special treat on the menu last week, a taco salad featuring ingredients mostly grown on a nearby farm.
Traffic at the Highway 14 and 34 intersection in Aurora is often busy, as captured here in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Economic development officials say traffic data is often a major factor in business recruitment.

Traffic at the Highway 14 and 34 intersection in Aurora is often busy, as captured here in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Economic development officials say traffic data is often a major factor in business recruitment.

Traffic counts in and around Aurora growing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The combination of traffic counts at the 332 Interstate 80 intersection and along highways 14 and 34 are a definite business recruitment advantage for Aurora, state and local economic development officials agree.
Hello Gorgeous owner Georgia Berthelsen was excited to try the new float therapy unit, jumping in before the water was added.

Hello Gorgeous owner Georgia Berthelsen was excited to try the new float therapy unit, jumping in before the water was added.

Float therapy now available in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Hello Gorgeous in downtown Aurora continues to diversify, introducing new float pod therapy this week just three months after adding tanning beds to its traditional hair salon services.
Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

Not just one of the guys

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
One particular Husky football player has garnered a ton of attention with limited reps.  She -- that’s right, she -- is still learning the ins and outs of the game, but having fun with it all.