A’ROR’N Days 2021 reflects that we have much to celebrate

“This looks like the set of a Hallmark movie.” That comment heard from an Aurora alumni just before the parade began Saturday summarized the A’ROR’N Days vibe all weekend long.

A special moment

I’m not sure why I was so nervous pulling up to Aurora’s beautiful new football turf last week.  The moment had to be not only a special one, but perfect, too. Just like all the moments the duo has provided all of us in the past.

Who would you rate among most significant?

We occasionally come across something that gets us thinking and then we also realize how times can change our attitudes. That was the case this past week when we found in our files a question asking, “How would you have answered?

After a one-year pause, annual A’ROR’N Days is the place to be

The last weekend in June is always one to look forward to in Aurora and this year, for a lot of reasons, there is extra cause for celebration. Topping the list, of course, is the fact what we couldn’t get together in 2020 for what has become an annual feel-good gig.

Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it

Dear Editor: Previously, I cited best-selling author David Horowitz’s conclusion that schools are responsible for the life-and-death struggle between Marxism and God-given inalienable rights America is facing today.

What’s that in the yard? A robotic lawnmower

Car and foot traffic has picked over the past few years since housing has been developed across the street from us. New houses have been built and a couple of empty lots have been sold.

Colorful snapshot

“Discover Hamilton County.” That’s the front page greeting on one of the county’s most comprehensive marketing pieces, which is hot off the press this week in the form of an 80-page full-color magazine.

Can Care-A-Van food drive a most worthy cause

Returning talent key for NU

Summer is definitely here with the hot temperatures, the increase in humidity and oh, the lack of any Husker football news, recruiting included. So what better time to look ahead to August and September.

A little hint makes crosswords enjoyable

We’ve always enjoyed reading newspapers whether they were our local publications or those from areas elsewhere. Not surprisingly that has continued even after our retirement 20 years ago.