Here’s one of the popular Aurora urban myths. I’ve heard it from a number of sources, neighbors and an elected office holder.
It is said that 10% of the townhouses at Barrington are set aside for Section 8 low income housing. The Section 8 Rental Voucher Program increases affordable housing choices for very low-income […]
Archive for April, 2008
Low income section 8 housing at Barrington?
Published February 28th, 2007 in Community and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsThe Aurora Historical Society is excited to announce that it has two of its exhibits of World War II: Hard Work and Great Sacrifice on display at local businesses. WWII posters and timeline can be seen at the Aurora Farms Outlet. This will be up until the end of March or April. The second exhibit […]
The original Our Lady of Perpetual Help church building seems headed for demolition. Seems that maintenance costs are too high for the catholic church. The building was moved here from Solon in the ’50s where it was also St. Rita’s church. Is nothing sacred?
The Aurora Co-op Nursery School currently leases and the building,they […]
Historic District Improvement Presented
Published February 16th, 2007 in City Goverment News and Community. 16 CommentsAt the most recent Landmarks Commission meeting here in Aurora, Mayor McGill presented plans for the beautification in the Historic District. His plan would build a clock tower at the intersection of routes 43 and 306. This location is west of the Bicentennial Gazebo and north of City Hall on a overgrown parcel of city […]
Word from the blogs and Crains is that the Steel Venom coaster is leaving Geauga Lake. The new park brochure does not include it. With the closure of the old wave pool, Turtle beach/waterslides area, the removal of the monorail and the pointy tower, the removal of two coasters in the areathis leaves a big […]
Another Closing on Mainstreet America
Published February 9th, 2007 in Community and Uncategorized. 3 CommentsMourning the loss of the local hardware store
by UffaDave
I opened the latest issue of the Aurora Advocate and was saddened to see the closing of another American institution – the local hardware store.
Gerry Burger and his brother Greg announced that they would be closing the Aurora Burger’s hardware store at the end
Friday March 16
at the Moebius Nature Center
Get the kids out of the house and outdoors on this school holiday! The first camp is February 20 and the second is March 16, both are no-school days. Using the nationally-acclaimed Project Learning Tree curriculum and the wonderful property at the Moebius Nature Center, students will be engaged […]
A real shame. And shame on everybody that went to HomeDepot or Lowes instead. Burger’s Hardware has done so much for this community over the years. It cannot be replaced. I will miss the store and the people. I always shopped there first.
read it here
The cold temperatures broke a pipe in the men’s bathroom at the Aurora Memorial Library. The pipe began leaking on Monday February 5th evening and the water damage was confined to the front foyer. The building was closed Tuesday, and is expected to re-open on Wednesday.
Inuits Arrive at Sunny Lake?
Published February 2nd, 2007 in Fun Stuff and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsSo the weather has been cold, but is there really a nomadic Inuit family from the Artic Circle living at Sunny Lake? It is about six foot-tall, bring the kids!
The Aurora All-Sports Boosters are seeking contributions from individuals and businesses for for their annual reverse raffle March 10 at Aurora Golf and Country Club.
The boosters help the schools buy equipment and uniforms for athletic programs at the high school and middle school.Contributions are needed by Feb. 17. They are tax-deductible. To donate or for […]
Recent Comments