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Aurora Cooperative Juniors third baseman Booker Scheierman stretches all the way out for a throw down to third during Aurora’s loss to Wood River Sunday.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors third baseman Booker Scheierman stretches all the way out for a throw down to third during Aurora’s loss to Wood River Sunday.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors chasing consistency

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The Aurora Cooperative Juniors team battled hard through three games in a two-day stretch over the weekend.
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

Aurora to see Pride March, Drag show on June 27

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show. Organizers Beaux Mason, Evan Rose and Dakota Russell spoke on the events of the day and the impact they are hoping it has on the community.
Pictured working with youth is Coach Craig Badura.

Pictured working with youth is Coach Craig Badura.

Learning the game

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Aurora golf coaching staff held a youth golf clinic last week at Poco Creek to get youngsters introduced and hopefully spurn a love for the game at the same time. Campers learned the basics of the game, including putting, chipping and several drills to practice with.
Jayden Quandt lays a tag at second during Aurora’s 7-5 loss to York.

Jayden Quandt lays a tag at second during Aurora’s 7-5 loss to York.

Juniors can’t hold late lead over York

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The sixth inning was the game-defining moment for York and the Aurora Cooperative Juniors squads at Mitchell Field June 8.  York posted a five-run sixth inning to take the lead and eventually hang on for a 7-5 win over the Aurora Cooperative Juniors team.
Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

New 4R website, mobile app up and running

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Visitors to the Aurora Public Schools website may find it looking a little different than it has in years past. The district did in fact approve this upgrade and with it tackled a whole new approach to communication, complete with a mobile app.
Connor Smith struck out nine batters in a complete game win at St. Paul last week, doing so on 98 total pitches.

Connor Smith struck out nine batters in a complete game win at St. Paul last week, doing so on 98 total pitches.

Smith dazzles on the mound in Juniors victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Connor Smith had himself a highlight day on the mound for the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors squad.  Smith threw a complete seven-inning game and nearly pitched a shutout as Aurora defeated St. Paul 6-1 on the road June 1.
Cayden Phillips struck out 11 batters during his complete game two-hit shutout of St. Paul last week.

Cayden Phillips struck out 11 batters during his complete game two-hit shutout of St. Paul last week.

Phillips fans 11 in Seniors’ first win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
A near-perfect effort on the bump from Cayden Phillips was a big help for the Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors in its first win last week.  Phillips tossed a complete game as Aurora defeated St. Paul 13-0 June 1 as the Pinnacle Bank Seniors won its first game of the season.
Brennan Emahizer (left), Jennifer Emahizer, Tammy Morris and Trevor Emahizer work to unload the updated heart statue and place it back in front of the Alice M. Farr Library.

Brennan Emahizer (left), Jennifer Emahizer, Tammy Morris and Trevor Emahizer work to unload the updated heart statue and place it back in front of the Alice M. Farr Library.

Heart statue returns with all new look

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Hamilton Community Foundation and Aurora High School art students have teamed up to redecorate one of the heart statues that was previously located outside of the Alice M. Farr Library. The new painted design was created by the students and has been named “Depots at Dawn.
Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

Members of the Courthouse 125th Anniversary Committee pictured with an old window from the courthouse etched with a special logo include, from left: Karen Bamesberger, Becky Richter, Nancy Thomas, Tina and Bill Anderson. Not pictured are Scott Stuhr and Nancy Salmon

Courthouse 125 celebration plans coming together

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A celebration initially planned for 2020 is back on track and gaining momentum as the community prepares to honor the 125th anniversary and history of the iconic Hamilton County Courthouse.
The Aurora Post 42 Legion baseball season is underway and will pick up steam in the weeks ahead.

The Aurora Post 42 Legion baseball season is underway and will pick up steam in the weeks ahead.

Aurora Post 42 Legion teams underway with road games

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Aurora Post 42 Legion baseball season is underway and will pick up steam in the weeks ahead.  Last week were a couple road opportunities for the Pinnacle Bank Seniors and Aurora Cooperative Juniors team, with games at Twin River and Wood River.