This photo, orginally run in the Sept. 11, 2002, edition of the Aurora News-Register, depicts twin beams of light shown over New York City in 2002, serving as a glowing reminder of the Twin Towers that once highlighted the Manhattan skyline. This week marks the 25th anniversary of the 911 attack.

This photo, orginally run in the Sept. 11, 2002, edition of the Aurora News-Register, depicts twin beams of light shown over New York City in 2002, serving as a glowing reminder of the Twin Towers that once highlighted the Manhattan skyline. This week marks the 25th anniversary of the 911 attack.

McKimmey: ‘9/11 was my call to serve’

As the nation observes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept.
Visitors can move toy vehicles using remote controls in one of the exhibits in Edgerton’s new Build Zone. Pictured from left are Hayes Beins, Calvin Shannon and Destiny Almont.

Visitors can move toy vehicles using remote controls in one of the exhibits in Edgerton’s new Build Zone. Pictured from left are Hayes Beins, Calvin Shannon and Destiny Almont.

Edgerton launches trades program

On Saturday, Aug.
A group of children prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground on Saturday morning.

A group of children prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground on Saturday morning.

Let’s play ... together!

With a countdown from five, the snip of an outsized pair of scissors and a united shout of “Let’s...
Aurora city leaders ponder budget cuts.

Aurora city leaders ponder budget cuts.

City debates tax strategy, eyeing need to rebuild cash reserves

The Aurora City Council voiced mixed opinions Tuesday about which strategy to utilize when computing this year’s budget, with the key differential focused on the need to build back the city’s depleted cash reserves versus giving taxpayers a break.
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Jay Goertzen holds up what is barely left of one of the pairs of underwear, three months after it buried at the Grain Place Farm.

Jay Goertzen holds up what is barely left of one of the pairs of underwear, three months after it buried at the Grain Place Farm.

What do tighty whities say about soil health?

A group of area youngsters recently got the opportunity to dig up something they probably never...
As the demand for organically produced food increases, both landlords and tenants are looking to make the transition to organic, however, there are often additional considerations involved in creating an organic lease agreement.

As the demand for organically produced food increases, both landlords and tenants are looking to make the transition to organic, however, there are often additional considerations involved in creating an organic lease agreement.

Lease considerations when transitioning to organic

Interest in organic agricultural production continues to grow across many regions of the United...
Hampton native Josh Klute has worked for several decades in turf management. After working at minor league and collegiate stadiums in Wisconsin, Ohio, Oklahoma and Lincoln, in 2020 he started the turf management business K&J Elite Sports Turf. Above he works to prepare the baseball diamond for the Colorado Rockies MLB team in Denver.

Hampton native Josh Klute has worked for several decades in turf management. After working at minor league and collegiate stadiums in Wisconsin, Ohio, Oklahoma and Lincoln, in 2020 he started the turf management business K&J Elite Sports Turf. Above he works to prepare the baseball diamond for the Colorado Rockies MLB team in Denver.

Hampton native Klute keeping playing fields in the game

Players, coaches and fans are always rooting for the best field conditions for their teams while...
Jagger Regier reaches for the first down line in H&H's 30-0 loss to Hershey Friday.

Jagger Regier reaches for the first down line in H&H's 30-0 loss to Hershey Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 3

Aurora moved to 3-0 on the season with its second consecutive road game, downing Lincoln Pius X...
Aurora senior Ryan Carlson made his season debut Friday, getting in on an assisted tackle here with teammate Wyatt Pollet.

Aurora senior Ryan Carlson made his season debut Friday, getting in on an assisted tackle here with teammate Wyatt Pollet.

No sweat for Huskies in Ralston

Aurora survived oppressive heat, humidity and a huge Ralston front line Friday night to post a...
Grayson Oswald ran a lightning-quick time at Thursday’s Seward Invite, finishing 10th overall with a time of 16:49.

Grayson Oswald ran a lightning-quick time at Thursday’s Seward Invite, finishing 10th overall with a time of 16:49.

Oswald sizzles with top 10 effort at Seward race

Grayson Oswald accomplished something no other Aurora cross country runner has in the last...