School bells to ring

The first school bells are set to ring next week in all four area districts, signaling a new year of learning, change, and opportunity. For some families, it’s the first magical walk into kindergarten.

Employment numbers spike in Hamilton County

Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) puts out an Economic Indicator report each month, which gives a high-level overview of metrics across Hamilton County. The report covers taxable sales, building permits, average wages, job listings, employment rates, home listings and the median listing price.

Stories recalling Gambles history ‘warmed my heart’

Dear Editor:After the stressful week of major changes on the landscape of the square in downtown Aurora for me, I want to thank all those who have been supportive and caring about me while sharing memories of experiences they had with my parents when they had Campbell’s Gambles from 1964-1977.

Let the fall of Gambles bldg be a wake-up call to community

The demolishing of a once-thriving retail hub in downtown Aurora last week served as a vivid reminder of just how vital ongoing maintenance is to a structure’s long-term stability.The former Gambles building served Aurora well in its prime, but that era has long since passed.

Best seat in the house to document downtown history

The view from atop Susan’s Books & Gifts warehouse Thursday morning was mesmerizing, offering a front-row seat to a historic day in downtown Aurora I’ll not soon forget.

Aurora’s volunteer fire department vital

Dear Editor:Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Volunteers and volunteering has been an integral part of our country and certainly our community since the beginning. There are many ways to dedicate your precious time to the greater good and to further the cause most passionate to you.

Hamilton County Fair hits all the right notes in 2025

It’s fair week in Hamilton County, and by the sound of it — from country music to kids’ laughter and roaring engines — this year’s event is tuned up and ready to hit all the right notes.

Wolff building looking good

Dear Editor:I would like to send out a major thank you to Deb Wolff for all of her hard work and dedication to cleaning up and repairing all the landscaping and benches located around the Wolff building located at the county fair grounds. It looks great.Curt Wolff,Aurora 

Volunteer leaders make A’ROR’N Days special

Dear Editor:As the dust settles on another A’ROR’N Days celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the volunteers who make it all happen.

A promising leader, a missed opportunity

Two things seemed crystal clear to a casual observer listening as the Aurora City Council confirmed the appointment of Adam Darbro as Aurora’s new city administrator: 1. Darbro appears to have widespread support and has earned the opportunity to prove he is up to the challenge; 2.