Stories of latest outdoor adventures never get old

Outdoorsmen are kindred spirits. They share a passion for hunting and fishing, and they love to swap stories of the latest hunting or fishing trip, along with what’s next on the calendar. It’s part of their DNA.

A few minutes on your phone could help save your life

In an emergency, every second matters. First responders make split-second decisions based on the information they have, and too often they’re forced to work with very little. That can now change.

‘Black Friday’ starting to lose its holiday glow

Black Friday means different things to different people, and if you ask me it’s a concept that is losing its holiday luster.If memory serves from my college days, “Black Friday” was once explained as the day many retailers finally made the jump from red ink to black, as in turning a profit.

ANR coverage appreciated

Dear Editor:Again Pat and I would like to say this weekly paper is by far one of, if not thee best in the state. We are not from the Aurora community, but from Clarks and High Plains.

Housing key piece to community’s growth

Something I do each week is drive around Aurora and check on Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) properties. Between commercial and residential lots, ADC owns ground in five different areas of Aurora that I check.

Community should tune in to school facilities discussions

If you care about Aurora Public Schools, now is the time to pay attention.We said that in 2022 when APS began its strategic planning process. Those early listening sessions, with modest attendance, helped identify long-term priorities that now guide district decisions.

Locals view painted sky during rare Northern Lights moment

What better place to capture the colorful hues emitted by the aurora borealis than right here in Aurora. Wow. What a display!

Seeing life anew through a grandparent’s eyes

“He’s perfect.”Hearing those words from our youngest daughter gave my life new perspective late Saturday afternoon, when Blayke and her husband, Joe, gave us the most precious gift imaginable: our first grandchild — Arlo Van Froehner.

Oh play me some organic music

It seems today many people are all about organic – organic foods on our tables, natural fibers in our clothing and authenticity in our relationships. And something really important to me personally is organic music. How do I define that?

New owner of local seed production company a good fit

Hamilton County’s deep agricultural roots grew even stronger last week with the official ribbon cutting at Beck’s Hybrids, marking a new chapter for a long-standing seed production facility near Phillips.