olive on May 23rd, 2007

Ex-Arabica in Aurora becomes Quagliata’s latest creation A big name in Cleveland dining is bringing the distinctive tastes of Tuscany to Aurora. Carl Quagliata, who already bounces back and forth between his classic Giovanni’s Ristorante in Beachwood and Casa Dolce, a bakery with prepared foods in Mayfield Heights, is reworking a former Arabica coffee house […]

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olive on May 21st, 2007

Every monday OliveAurora will be featuring a local link, where you will discover something new about Aurora. First in line is a guy who has balls and can handle them  better that anybody else in town!  Find him here. Tell him olive sent you

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olive on May 16th, 2007

Here is a repost of a December post. Since construction is ongoing at this time this will refresh your memory. And where’s the skatepark? City Council approved spending $98,664 on the skatepark. Despite concerns for the safety of kids using the facility, construction will begin soon. Resident Wally Sweitz from Chatham delivered a packet of […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

By Uffa Dave I’m thinking of seceding my farm from Aurora and rejoining Bainbridge Township. Not because Aurora has done anything to make me mad, Iím just tired of sitting out here on the northern edge of the city, forgotten, except when it comes time to pay taxes or when local politicians are looking for […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

Upscale, upset. Heinen’s new look has me aggravated every time i go there now. I can’t find anything. And what i can find, I’m not interesed in. Stuff like organic window cleaner, coffee i have to roast myself, what’s next pick your own beans from bushes in the parking lot? Sushi bar! Cheeze island. Bright […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

Landmark Commission approved the concept plans for this new version of the Aurora clocktower. Council chambers were full for the meeting on April 19 and everyone in the audience was in love with new clocktower. Despite a mailing to Historic District residents asking their opinion of the project, the Commission received only 1 letter opposed, […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

What would you do without this valuable community resource? Email Aurora’s State Senator Tom Sawyer! Within the next 7 days, it is possible that the Ohio legislature will pass a bill that ends community television as we know it. That means no more HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS, MAYORS REPORT, SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SHOWS, HOLIDAY CONCERTS, MOORE MOVIES, […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

We welcome your comments and opinions on all that happens (or doesn’t) in our little town Share your ideas, share your links,

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olive on May 15th, 2007

Also from the Mayor’s Report: The Bissell Family has preserved their scenic 50-acre property by donating a post-mortem conservation easement to the WRLC. The property is located south of the intersection of West Pioneer Trail and Bissell Road. The preservation of this property is an important addition to the corridor of existing and potential preserved […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

Marking the final step of a project that began several years ago, the City of Aurora (Portage County) will purchase 22 acres from Western Reserve Land Conservancy (WRLC) and grant a conservation easement on the property. The land is a critical and vital link between the 172-acre Aurora Sanctuary to the north, owned by The […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

Here is your test question. If 69 schools apply for an award and 6 recieve awards, what percentage of schools win? Congratulations to All!! (Columbus, Ohio) (May 1, 2007).  The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators announced that Leighton Elementary School in the Aurora City Schools is a winner in the 2007 Hall of Fame […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

The Aurora Landmark Commisson recommended that ghost hunting paranormal investigations not be held at the Harmon house. The commission passed a measure that advises the Parks and Recreation Committee to not allow these activities at these Landmarked properties. The Recreation Committe took no action but forward the controversial topic to council The Cleveland Plain Dealer […]

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olive on May 15th, 2007

The Aurora Master Plan Committee is beginning their beginning. Here are minutes from the 3.27 meeting.  Interesting stuff…

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olive on May 15th, 2007

After being down for a couple weeks, it’s working!

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