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Patent attorney Jeff Morris doesn’t usually work while sitting the deck of his home in Aurora, but he could. Because he works remotely with clients from around the nation, all he needs to do his job is his laptop, an internet connection and the materials in the backpack sitting at his feet.

Patent attorney Jeff Morris doesn’t usually work while sitting the deck of his home in Aurora, but he could. Because he works remotely with clients from around the nation, all he needs to do his job is his laptop, an internet connection and the materials in the backpack sitting at his feet.

The 4.9-second commute

Staff Reports
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Working remotely – sometimes referred to as “working from home” – has been around a lot longer than most people probably realize.
Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.

Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.

M Robertshaw Insurance moves to Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
An insurance agency with roots in Hamilton County dating back more than 130 years has relocated to Aurora’s downtown square, creating a unique opportunity for fourth-generation owner Michaela Robertshaw Garrett.
Laurel Marlatt and her therapy dog Fletch are eager to help children learn how to read at the Fullerton Library and other educational institutions throughout the area.

Laurel Marlatt and her therapy dog Fletch are eager to help children learn how to read at the Fullerton Library and other educational institutions throughout the area.

Fletch lends a paw to help children learn to read

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
With Gov. Jim Pillen set to proclaim September as National Service Dog Month, as he has the past two years, the spotlight is on human/canine teams like Aurora’s Laurel Marlatt and her therapy dog, Fletch.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

High Plains school board approves 2025-26 budget

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The High Plains Community School Board approved its 2025-26 budget Monday night without outside input during its regular meeting.According to HPC Supt. Jason Brown, there were no changes to the budget from what was finalized during its Aug. 27 special meeting and put out for publication.
Hampton School Superintendent Holly Herzberg

Hampton School Superintendent Holly Herzberg

Herzberg to retire after 33 years at Hampton school

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Soon the Hampton Board of Education will have to begin a process it hasn’t conducted in many years. In fact, it will be only the third time in 54 years the district has had to do this. That process is entering into a search for a new superintendent of schools.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board trims levy, approves budget

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Aurora School Board approved a $15.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 Monday, noting that the tax levy will drop by a penny and a half to 69.5 cents per $100 valuation due to an increase in the district’s property valuation.
Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.

Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.

This week's featured stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
An insurance agency with roots in Hamilton County dating back more than 130 years has relocated to Aurora’s downtown square, creating a unique opportunity for fourth-generation owner Michaela Robertshaw Garrett.
Emory Vap, a member of the Aurora 2nd grade flag football team, is off to the races with a scoring run in Saturday morning's season opener.

Emory Vap, a member of the Aurora 2nd grade flag football team, is off to the races with a scoring run in Saturday morning's season opener.

Flag football kicks into high gear

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, September 6, 2025
There was a lot of energy and a whole lot of smiles on the Husky field turf Saturday morning as Aurora flag football kicked off its 2025 season. Thirteen teams in all from Aurora, Hampton and Henderson took part, featuring boys and girls in first through third grades.