Celebrate Aurora
Celebrate Aurora is an evening dedicated to celebrating all the good things happening in Aurora and the opportunity to find out what is planned for the future. Join Mayor Donnie Hastings, Jr. and Main Street Aurora President, Matthew B. Probst as they talk about all of these things and more. The winners of the Main Street Aurora Sixth Grade Essay Contest will also be in attendance to read their essays on “What is my favorite park in Aurora and why?”

This event will be held at the Aurora Lions Club Building on Thursday, May 24th at 6:00 p.m. Call 926-1100 for more information or to RSVP.

New Businesses
Mayor Donnie Hastings, Jr. and the City of Aurora welcome new business Krypto’s Comix located at 311 Second Street. Krypto’s Comix is owned by Joey Turner and offers games, collectables, comics and toys. Stop in or call Joey at 513-479-1820. The City of Aurora also looks forward to the re-opening of Comb’s Pizza by Bubby Combs. Bubby is the son of the original owners and intends to use all of the original recipes and offer the same great service as the original Comb’s did for many, many years. Aurora looks forward to his opening sometime in July.

Congratulations South Dearborn High School Students
Congratulations to Team Impact! Team Impact, consisting of South Dearborn High School students Brittany Getz, Samantha Tibbs, and Caitlynn Turner, won the Regional Competition and earned finalist status in Project Polar Bear. The students traveled to San Diego on Earth Day Weekend and were recognized as one of the top three teams in the nation. This team did a fabulous job with creating something new from something old and finding a way to “close the production loop” in their community. They took the polypropylene feedbags common in the Midwest and made them into reusable grocery tote bags. The team worked together in an assembly line fashion to make as many bags as possible. They created a big demand for the bags, which they sold at art fairs, by word of mouth, and to family and friends. The team used the money they raised to buy and plant trees in the Aurora City Parks.

To read the official press release from Polar Bear International click here or to visit the Polar Bear International web-site click here.

Mayor Donnie Hastings, Jr. presents local
WGU Indiana student with $500 Mayor’s Tuition Certificate
Mayor Donnie Hastings, Jr. presented a $500 tuition certificate to a local resident who is working towards completing a college degree as an adult. WGU Indiana student, Nichol Brosey, was selected by the Mayor to receive a tuition certificate and recognition for her efforts toward completing a degree with WGU Indiana.

WGU Indiana offers affordable access to quality higher education for working adults in the state. Those interested in WGU Indiana’s bachelors or masters degree programs can learn more at indiana.wgu.edu or by calling 877-214-7014.

K9 Cinto

K9 Cib

Aurora Police Department Newest Member
The Aurora Police Department is proud to introduce it's newest member, K9 Cento. K9 Cento is a 1.5 year old Belgian Malinois/German Shepard mix, born and raised in the Netherlands. K9 Cento is a fully trained and certified Dual Purpose Narcotic Detector Dog, which means he is trained to locate narcotic drugs, as well as locate and apprehend criminal suspects.

As a puppy in the Netherlands, K9 Cento was trained in basic obedience and apprehension techniques. Then, in January of 2012, K9 Cento was purchased by Vohne Liche Kennels, located in Peru, Indiana. At Vohne Liche, K9 Cento was trained to detect the odor of narcotic drugs, and was trained to track human odor over long distances. K9 Cento's human partner is Aurora Police Officer TJ Pendergast. Officer Pendergast and K9 Cento underwent 6 weeks of K9 training at Vohne Liche Kennels in February and March 2012. Pendergast and K9 Cento graduated training on March 9, 2012 and immediately went to work patrolling the streets of Aurora.

In the six weeks since they graduated training, the K9 team has been called numerous times to assist with narcotics and suspect searches. K9 Cento is only the second police canine to serve the City of Aurora. In January 2012 Aurora's very first police canine, K9 Cib retired after 5 years of faithful service to the citizens of Aurora. During his time on patrol, K9 Cib located a multitude of narcotics and criminal suspects. The City of Aurora, as well as the surrounding communities, are indeed safer because of K9 Cib's dedicated service. The Aurora Police K9 Unit is made possible through grants provided by the Dearborn Community Foundation. The Aurora Police Department would like to thank the Dearborn Community Foundation for its generosity and continued support.

Aurora Community Picnic
The Aurora Community Picnic has become a “look forward to” event attended by several hundred people since its beginning in 2005. The picnic is held at the Aurora City Park and includes live music, pot luck dinner, speeches, prizes and camaraderie. The picnic is sponsored by Main Street Aurora, Aurora Public Library District and the Aurora Lions Club. The picnic is FREE and open to all Aurora residents. Bring a covered dish and come for a fun filled evening. The picnic will be held Wednesday, June 20th at 6:00 p.m.

Main Street Aurora’s
“Windows of Aurora” Walking Tour
June 26th ● 7:30 p.m. ● Free
Tour Begins at the Aurora Train Depot – 510 Second Street

Aurora Firecraker Festival
The Aurora Firecracker Festival will be held on Saturday, June 30th. Entertainment will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Lesko Park and continue until 11:00 p.m. The annual fireworks will be held at 10:00 p.m. For more information please contact Kenny at 926-4172. Click here for the current schedule of events.

River City Classics Annual ar Show
The River City Classics Car Club will be holding their Annual Car Show on July 7th in Historic Downtown Aurora. This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to see the many classic cars that will be competing for trophies and other prizes.

If you have a car, truck or motorcycle that you would like to enter in River City Classics car show please contact Dave at 812-926-2079 or Wayne 812-290-6117. You can also visit their website at www.rivercityclassicsaurorain.com. Registration is from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with trophies being presented at 3:30 p.m. Dash Plaques and Goody Bags are given to the first 100 cars. Pre-registration is $15. Day of show registration is $20.

Spring Deal at the Aurora Community Center
Sign up for any type membership for five months and get the sixth month FREE! Membership information is available by stopping in the Center or calling 926-2311. Fitness classes are available for Step, Extreme Fitness, Body Blast, Yoga, Zumba and much more. Join the Aurora Community Center Now!

Aurora Police Department Web-Site
The Aurora Police Department web-site can be used to learn more about the department and see recommended links provided by the department. Click here to see the new web-site or you can use the web address www.aurora.in.us/police to reach the site. If you need to call the Aurora Police Department for a non-emergency dial 926-1101. If you have an emergency call 911.

City of Aurora Code
City of Aurora Code Ordinances are now available on line by clicking on the
following link. City of Aurora Code If you need additional information, or have
specific questions call Rick Grubbs, Code Enforcement Administrator at 812-926-1777.

 

Aurora Public Library
Since 1901 Aurora has proudly offered its citizens what Andrew Carnegie called the “cradle of Democracy.” The Aurora Public Library has changed in countless ways over the course of its history but one thing remains the same: our dedication to patron service. Somewhere between our author visits and children’s programming, our bestsellers and book discussions; our downloadable books and DVDs, you will experience the personal touch that makes our library more than books and bricks. We invite you to come and experience your Educational, Informational, Recreational, and Personal public library. Learn more at http://www.eapld.org/.

City of Spires
City of Spires Historical Foundation and Museum is located at 111 Fifth Street with a beautiful view of the Ohio River. The church home of the Aurora Baptists from 1848 – 1872, the building was the house of worship for the First Evangelical United Church of Christ from 1872 until January of 2010. Today the facilities are under the auspices of the board and membership of City of Spires and are available for rental for weddings, vow renewals, meetings, worship, memorial services, and concerts. The sanctuary features stunning stained glass windows, an early twentieth century pipe organ, and seating for approximately one hundred and fifty. The museum is open for tours by appointment. Call 926-0944 for information or visit http://www.cityofspires.org/.

Hillforest Historic Victorian House Museum
Hillforest Museum is open for tours from April through December from 1-5pm and is closed on Mondays and major holidays.This magnificent house is situated on 10 acres overlooking the City of Aurora and has an incredible view of the Ohio River.   Visit beautiful Hillforest decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays.   Admission charged.  For more information visit www.hillforest.org or contact them at (812) 926-0087. 

 

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