Annie Pope, a third-year teacher at Aurora Alternative Learning Center, recently received grant funds from Aurora Community Foundation to purchase cooking equipment needed to finish out the ...

As someone who was homeschooled and later chose to homeschool my own children, I have seen firsthand the benefits that home education provides. It fosters strong family bonds, allows ...

Aurora Rotarians recently celebrated Mark Dillman as Rotarian of the Day. Dillman introduced his guest, Rebekah Harlow, who presented a PowerPoint on “third space” opportunities for ...

Paddington, Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, Nancy Drew, these were among a collection of books that occupied a fair amount of space on my bedside table and in my childhood as I ...

Anyone who listens to my teachings and puts them into practice is like a wise individual who constructed their home on a solid foundation. Bryan Cook “25 When the rains ...

In case you have not noticed, Punxsutawney Phil (the famous Pennsylvania groundhog) DID see his shadow. This outcome will apparently result in an additional six (6) weeks of winter. I am personally ...

Della Francis Prewitt, 95, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., passed away on Feb. 20, 2025. Della enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing and was overly competitive while playing dominoes with a special group of friends.

Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904. Dr .Seuss has encouraged reading and now we celebrate his books birthday every March. The one that resonates in the library is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” You ...

The Marionville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Thursday, Feb. 13. Mayor Dale Blankenship called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present were Kathy Urschel, Kevin Bliss, Angie ...

Aurora Lions are raising funds to bring back the free vision clinic to Aurora and to help purchase machines to keep the event locally into the future. The public is invited to play bingo ...