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Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

Aurora Legion ball off and running

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign.  The Seniors Legion squad posted two wins in its first three games, including a 15-6 win over Central City May 20, a 7-5 win over St. Paul May 22 before a 6-0 loss to DCB Thursday.
Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Small ball turns big plays for Aurora Seniors team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post  42 Seniors team made a few adjustments on the fly during the Class B Area 1 tournament in Fairbury this weekend hoping to extend its season.  It worked, as Aurora used several small-ball tactics at the plate to defeat Crete and nearly pick up a win over York.