Hilligas retiring as ‘The Voice of Hamilton County’

By Ron Burtz on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Hampton farmer decides to hang up his DJ mic after 50+ years 

Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

For many years now his rich baritone has been known as the Voice of Hamilton County. And indeed, if there was something big going on in Aurora or one of the other surrounding communities -- be it a parade or a car show or a demolition derby or a wedding -- it was usually Hampton farmer Deryl Hilligas providing the commentary and playing the background music. But now, even though his voice is as cl…