Independent Aurora News and Information
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 12, 2026
Portage Path Behavioral Health names Kythryn Carr Harris as CEO starting Jan. 1 as Tracy Yaeger retires after 36 years serving Summit County.
Events | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 12, 2026
Help decorate walkers, wheelchairs and doors for residents at Anna Maria of Aurora on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. Free event. No crafting experience needed.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 12, 2026
Aurora police reports from Nov. 4 to 10 include an intruder on Parker Road, juvenile fireworks at a boat ramp, outlet store thefts and three warrant arrests.
Council Meeting | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 10, 2026
Aurora City Council adopted new metal roof guidelines after a 6 to 3 split, saw the 2027 budget and started a fire paramedic levy renewal.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 9, 2026
Aurora police reports for Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 include a teen sextortion case, 12 fraudulently cashed checks, a Nike outlet theft and two warrant arrests.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 6, 2026
Gionino’s of Aurora won $500 in an Aurora Firefighters Association raffle and gave it back to buy ropes and life vests for a new rescue boat.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 6, 2026
Find jobs not far from Aurora Ohio on The Aurora Pulse Jobs board. Search hundreds of local openings for free. Employers can post jobs starting at $45.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 6, 2026
Free AI prompts help Aurora families plan a week of dinners and a grocery list around budgets, allergies and picky eaters. Get the full guide.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 6, 2026
Aurora voters approved Issue 4 to replace Craddock Elementary and renewed the roads and bridges levy. See the unofficial November vote totals.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 5, 2026
See photos of the new Aurora Park at Geauga Lake, with kayak rentals, a pavilion, open lawns and more on the former SeaWorld Ohio site.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 3, 2026
Just bought your first home in Aurora? Harvest Home Realty shares a winter checklist covering furnace care, frozen pipe prevention, gutters, basements and snow prep to help new homeowners stay ahead of costly repairs.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | November 2, 2026
Aurora police reports from Oct. 14 to 26 include a Fox Run Trail house fire, two warrant arrests, outlet thefts and a husky reunited with its owner.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 30, 2026
Aurora approved soil testing for a new water tower site in the industrial park, where higher ground could mean a shorter, cheaper tower.
Council Meeting | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 29, 2026
Aurora City Council approved water tower soil testing, plant repairs and a new gym, set a Nov. 9 rezoning hearing and heard 4,000 visited Geauga Lake park.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 26, 2026
Longtime Aurora residents Richard and Diane Bush explain why they support Issue 4, the school bond to replace Craddock and repair aging buildings.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 19, 2026
Aurora police reports for Oct. 7 to 13 include stolen pumpkins, three men cited at the quarry, a three car crash on Route 82 and scam calls.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 13, 2026
A $650,000 Simcon Homes house in Aurora’s Iris Place Subdivision is the prize in this year’s Home for the Holidays raffle. Tickets are $100.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 9, 2026
Aurora choir director Ross Downing was honored as a Culturizer by AHS counselor April Nenadal for his music programs and student focused approach.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 9, 2026
The Aurora Greenmen freshmen football team blanked the Brecksville Broadview Heights Bees 22 to 0 on Oct. 8. Get the final score and more.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | October 8, 2026
The Bertram Inn and Conference Center in Aurora will close in January, but the restaurant will stay open. See what happens to reservations and gift cards.