Several tables in the fellowship hall of the Aurora United Methodist Church display photos and other historical artifacts from the church’s 150-year history. At left above are photos of the original church buildings of the Evangelical United Brethren and First Methodist churches that united in the 1970s to form the current United Methodist congregation.

Patent attorney Jeff Morris doesn’t usually work while sitting the deck of his home in Aurora, but he could. Because he works remotely with clients from around the nation, all he needs to do his job is his laptop, an internet connection and the materials in the backpack sitting at his feet.

Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.

Laurel Marlatt and her therapy dog Fletch are eager to help children learn how to read at the Fullerton Library and other educational institutions throughout the area.

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Angelica Tapia and Josh Arias work on the finishing touches of the mural last Tuesday afternoon.

Michaela Robertshaw Garrett, left, and agent Celie Holliday stand in the newly remodeled offices of the M Robertshaw Insurance Agency, located on the east side of the downtown square.