Independent Aurora News and Information
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 23, 2026
The Aurora Alumni Association inducted four honorees, including a surgeon, a coach and two standout athletes, at its Hall of Fame ceremony at the Aurora Inn.
Council Meeting | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 21, 2026
Aurora City Council approved an aquarium demolition, a new gas station and a winter brine plan while the new Geauga Lake park opening slips to late October.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 16, 2026
Aurora Police Department incidents from late August into September include a domestic violence arrest, an OVI stop, a hit and run and thousands lost to a scam.
Events | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 15, 2026
American Legion Post 803 and VFW Post 2629 invite veterans to a Presentation of Colors before Aurora's homecoming game Friday, September 18.
Events | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 14, 2026
Aurora City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Milcetich presents the Essentials Plan to veterans Wednesday at Kohanski Conference Center, followed by an American Legion meeting.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 11, 2026
"We picked a random panel at the South Tower site and my daughter read out 'Ladder 4' and asked what it meant. I explained that it was a firetruck that responded on the day the towers were struck and names listed below were the firefighters who died trying to get people out of the building when it fell. My son, in the way only a seven-year-old can ask, asked me if they knew when they went in that they might die?"
Council Meeting | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 3, 2026
American Legion Post 803 will hold a 9/11 Remembrance and Flag Retirement Ceremony Sept 11 at 6 p.m. at Sunny Lake Park in Aurora, Ohio.
Business News | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 3, 2026
Mario's Spa in Aurora has not closed. Owner Joanne Liuzzo is retiring after 66 years, and the business remains open during the sale process.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | September 1, 2026
Missed the summer market in Aurora? Fall brings less competition and more serious buyers. Here is what local sellers should prepare before listing.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 31, 2026
A roundup of Aurora Police Department calls from mid to late August, including identity theft reports, domestic disturbances, welfare checks and warrant arrests.
Events | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 26, 2026
Aurora area residents will join the Children's Tumor Foundation's NF Walk Sept. 26 to raise funds for neurofibromatosis research.
Events | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 21, 2026
The US National Corn Maze Championship and Orienteering Masters Nationals land in Geauga and Portage counties September 25 to 27, drawing 250plus competitors.
Obituary | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 18, 2026
Aurora community invited to honor Carole Jo Moroney at an August 29 memorial Mass and lunch gathering, with donations requested for NPR in lieu of flowers.
Council Meeting | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 18, 2026
Aurora City Council approved a fire engine repair, the sale of police K9 Ory and reversed a metal roof denial at its August 17 meeting.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 18, 2026
Portage Foundation and Aurora Schools Foundation host a free WILL Power workshop on estate planning for every life stage August 31 in Aurora.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 14, 2026
Aurora High School varsity girls tennis opens the season with a 4-1 win, led by Jules Treblas, Nicole Sender, Logan Archibald and doubles duo Huffman and Cunningham.
Police Blotter | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 13, 2026
See what Aurora police responded to from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10, including thefts, domestic disputes, a trailer break in and a marijuana citation.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 13, 2026
56 Tavern at Aurora Inn hosts its annual Oktoberfest September 19 with food, live music, a stein holding contest and $10 cover for 18+.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 12, 2026
Aurora Wrestling announces its 4th annual golf outing fundraiser October 17 at Raccoon Hill Golf Club in Kent, with more details to come.
Community | By Julie D'Aloiso | August 10, 2026
Aurora Recreation is casting kids ages 7 to 14 for its fall acting program, Spooky Movie the Musical, ending with an October 25 performance.