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Jeffrey Adams gets life in prison sentence

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Marquette man found guilty of first degree murder in connection the death of his wife will spend the rest of his life in prison following a sentencing hearing Thursday in Hamilton County District Court. Judge Christina M.
One of the many examples of students benefitting from funding provided through the Aurora Public Schools Foundation is this Merry-go-cycle, which has become a favorite for Aurora preschoolers. Pictured giving it a whirl are, from left: Loralai Farrand, Merrick Reiker, Avery McCartney, Owen Lewis and Benjamin Gomez. The equipment was actually purchased by HCF’s Women in Philanthropy as part of a growing partnership between the two foundations.

One of the many examples of students benefitting from funding provided through the Aurora Public Schools Foundation is this Merry-go-cycle, which has become a favorite for Aurora preschoolers. Pictured giving it a whirl are, from left: Loralai Farrand, Merrick Reiker, Avery McCartney, Owen Lewis and Benjamin Gomez. The equipment was actually purchased by HCF’s Women in Philanthropy as part of a growing partnership between the two foundations.

APS Foundation maturing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Just five years after it was established, the Aurora Public Schools Foundation is maturing rapidly, volunteer board members agree, growing both in its financial value and impact on the community.
Pawleys share experience with first two hurricanes in Florida

Pawleys share experience with first two hurricanes in Florida

Former Aurorans weather the Florida hurricanes

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Having moved to Florida less than a year ago, an Aurora couple survived their first two hurricanes in good shape, despite the Category 5 storms Helene and Milton being two of the worst storms in recent history.
Evelyn Frew as Tigger showed up at last year’s Scare the Square with her “ol’ buddy ol’ pal Winnie the Frew.”

Evelyn Frew as Tigger showed up at last year’s Scare the Square with her “ol’ buddy ol’ pal Winnie the Frew.”

Chamber set to Scare the Square on Oct. 31

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Scare the Square will creep its way back to Aurora’s downtown square next Thursday, Oct. 31 to kick off Halloween night. The spooky but sweet event is a time for children and their families to dress up and trick-or-treat at the businesses around the square.
Evelyn Frew as Tigger showed up at last year’s Scare the Square with her “ol’ buddy ol’ pal Winnie the Frew.”

Evelyn Frew as Tigger showed up at last year’s Scare the Square with her “ol’ buddy ol’ pal Winnie the Frew.”

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Scare the Square will creep its way back to Aurora’s downtown square on Thursday, Oct. 31 to kick off Halloween night. The spooky but sweet event is a time for children and their families to dress up and trick-or-treat at the businesses around the square.
Aurora city ward map

Aurora city ward map

Early voting now underway for General Election

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Ballots have been mailed for mail-only precincts in Hamilton County, residents can request a ballot and vote early at the courthouse and less than three weeks remain before the Nov. 5 General Election.
The ethanol plant as it appeared on Wednesday morning following Tuesday's explosion

The ethanol plant as it appeared on Wednesday morning following Tuesday's explosion

Explosion damages grain handling equipment at Aurora West

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Aurora firefighters responded to the scene of an explosion and fire at the KAAPA ethanol plant at Aurora West Tuesday evening. Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox said the grain dust explosion, which was on the grain elevator side of the plant, happened at about 8:45 p.m.
These signs were the subject of controversy in Marquette

These signs were the subject of controversy in Marquette

Sign issue resolved in Marquette

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Marquette Village Board unanimously voted to approve an amendment that will require property owners in Marquette to apply to the county zoning commission for permits to display “yard art” during its regular meeting Monday night.
Those attending last week’s Streeter Apartments open house included, front from left: Jannelle Seim, Jeff Juzyk, Kimberly Jasa Harris. Second row: Matt Shaw, Julie Jensen, Kelsey Bergen. Third row: Justise Rhoden, Jennifer Dennis. Fourth row: Jake Richardson, Michelle Lubken. Back row: Jesse Dubas, Christian Evans, Gary Warren, Nick Heinrichs, Jacob Arendt, Wade Regier.

Those attending last week’s Streeter Apartments open house included, front from left: Jannelle Seim, Jeff Juzyk, Kimberly Jasa Harris. Second row: Matt Shaw, Julie Jensen, Kelsey Bergen. Third row: Justise Rhoden, Jennifer Dennis. Fourth row: Jake Richardson, Michelle Lubken. Back row: Jesse Dubas, Christian Evans, Gary Warren, Nick Heinrichs, Jacob Arendt, Wade Regier.

AHDC celebrates debut of Streeter Apartments

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Two new apartment complexes were showcased last week during an open house celebrating the cooperation and partnerships required to expand Aurora’s housing inventory.The Aurora Housing Development Corporation hosted the event Oct.