Memorial Day

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mayor Seeman dedicates plaques honoring 25 fallen WWI veterans Mayor Marlin Seeman honored 25 soldiers who died while serving their country from 1917 to 1918 Monday, reinstating the plaques that held their names in Veteran’s Circle at the Aurora Cemetery.
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County prepared for Memorial Day services

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military. The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Trip down memory lane both special and sad

Butch Furse
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Like many of us we have been making visits to cemeteries prior to Memorial Day decorating graves of our loved ones. Sometimes that requires trips out of the immediate locale to pay our respects.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Memorial Day a timely reminder of freedom’s cost

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
America turns the page toward summer Monday, pausing to honor the men and women who fought and died for our country while also cherishing the memories of lost loved ones. Memorial Day has become a traditional day of transition, marking the end of another school year and the beginning of summer.