‘Anchors Aweigh, my (5) boys’

David Proctor made a decision in 1946 that would change the course of his life, and that of his four younger brothers. All five — including David, Bob, Dean, Bruce and Carlos — answered their country’s military call to serve at a very young age.

Hamilton County tops 80% voter turnout

Hamilton County showed up in force for Tuesday’s General Election, with more than 80 percent of registered voters weighing in. In accordance with the unofficial election results from Hamilton County, as of noon on Nov. 4, 5,607 ballots were cast in this year’s election.

COVID risk dial now in the red

The Central District Health Department’s risk dial crossed into high-alert red zone last week, prompting area school officials to take another hard look at COVID-19 safety protocols.

City approves Madison Avenue expansion

City leaders agreed last week to hire JEO Consulting for several projects related to a planned 335-foot extension of Madison Avenue, the main access road in the 40-acre development on the southwest quadrant of Aurora’s I-80 interchange.

NDOT project involves I-80, 332 viaduct

Traffic on Highway 14 over Aurora’s Interstate 80 viaduct was reduced to one lane this week as road crews completed the first phase of a renovation projected scheduled to carry over into 2021.