Hamilton County Fair hits all the right notes in 2025

It’s fair week in Hamilton County, and by the sound of it — from country music to kids’ laughter and roaring engines — this year’s event is tuned up and ready to hit all the right notes.

Wolff building looking good

Dear Editor:I would like to send out a major thank you to Deb Wolff for all of her hard work and dedication to cleaning up and repairing all the landscaping and benches located around the Wolff building located at the county fair grounds. It looks great.Curt Wolff,Aurora 

Volunteer leaders make A’ROR’N Days special

Dear Editor:As the dust settles on another A’ROR’N Days celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the volunteers who make it all happen.

A promising leader, a missed opportunity

Two things seemed crystal clear to a casual observer listening as the Aurora City Council confirmed the appointment of Adam Darbro as Aurora’s new city administrator: 1. Darbro appears to have widespread support and has earned the opportunity to prove he is up to the challenge; 2.

Clarifications on Gary Ross article

Dear Editor:As the youngest daughter of Gary and JoEllen Ross I appreciate the article published in the July 9, 2025 edition of your paper. I wish to clarify a few things from the article that myself and my parents felt were inaccurate.

Trails of opportunity

Adding an extra foot to a sidewalk planned along 1st Street may not seem like a game-changing moment, but in the case of Aurora’s current renovation project it represents something much larger.

Barn Quilt Trail to help celebrate nation’s 250th

Dear Editor:Barn quilts are fun to design and to paint. Area organizations are invited to contribute a barn quilt for the Barn Quilt Trail at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.

Silver milestone

This week’s edition marks a personal milestone for Paula and me — the 25th anniversary of owning the Aurora News-Register.

Quick emergency response after accident in Aurora appreciated

Dear Editor:We were involved in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon, June, 28, on Highway 34 in front of Scooters. No one was seriously hurt, thankfully.The fast, efficient and caring response from the Aurora Police Department and fire department were was commendable.

Aurora’s community charm prompts return visit from Florida

Dear Editor:We have visited Aurora many times and our first was during the 2019 A’ROR’N Days.Aurora’s charm has prompted our return when we travel, however this time we are traveling with a celebrity.Our traveling companion and pet (A rescued Silkie Rooster) somehow made a news article!