Service

Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13.

Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13.

Aurora firefighter recognition

News Staff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Members of the Aurora Fire Department gathered to celebrate their own Dec. 13, recognizing several members for outstanding achievement and milestone years of service.
Three surviving brothers share their story in the News-Register’s salute to veterans section.

Three surviving brothers share their story in the News-Register’s salute to veterans section.

‘Anchors Aweigh, my (5) boys’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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.
Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

HPC seniors prepare for next step with senior seminar

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
While high school prepares many students for further education and entry into the workforce, there are some who would say that they don’t always prepare young adults for real life.
John and Jeannie Wilkinson stand beside the boom truck and wood chipper machine purchased recently to help launch their home-based JNJ Tree Service business.

John and Jeannie Wilkinson stand beside the boom truck and wood chipper machine purchased recently to help launch their home-based JNJ Tree Service business.

Wilkinsons launch JNJ Tree Service

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
John and Jeannie Wilkinson have launched a new home-based business in Aurora, offering their time, talent and energy to area home owners in need of help with tree trimming and various yard cleanup projects.