Aurora requests proposals for lease of historic building
The City of Aurora has issued a request for proposal for the leasing of a commercial space at 10 S. Chillicothe Rd., located on the southwest corner of state Routes 82 and 306.
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A new preschool will open at The Church in Aurora, possibly by this fall
The Church in Aurora hopes to open Evergreen Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds as well as pre-kindergarten students for the upcoming school year.
Planned storage facility gets a 15-year tax abatement from Aurora
A New York City-based property management company plans to build a new storage facility with climate-controlled units in Aurora’s industrial park, thanks in part to a large tax abatement from the city.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for July 17, 2023
Voting on the ordinance to purchase land near Geauga Lake was postponed due to still negotiating final agreements.
Aurora announces new assistant fire chief
Shaun Lutz has been selected as Aurora’s new assistant fire chief, Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin announced July 12.
Aurora schools recommend new high school based on community input
Aurora school district will begin planning construction of a new high school following the recommendation of the administration and a majority of residents who responded to a community survey.
Residents celebrated Aurora’s Geauga Lake plan, but there were a few critics
Many Aurora residents were delighted at the surprise announcement from Aurora City Hall of a plan to buy and revive the south side of Geauga Lake, praising the city’s move to preserve the lakefront as a public asset.
A Kent man is kayaking the entire Mississippi River to raise cancer awareness
Kent resident Chad Schrack is in the midst of a 60-to-70-day kayaking trip down the Mississippi River, his latest feat to raise awareness and donations for colorectal cancer since his wife Sheila was diagnosed in 2006.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for June 26, 2023
Several citizens raised their personal concerns about the project at Geauga Lake. Some are residents of the area, while others are trustees from the Geauga Lake Improvement Association.
Aurora announced a variety of July 4 festivities
Aurora’s annual Fourth of July celebration will take place Tuesday, July 4. The festivities will include a 5-kilometer run, parade, festival and fireworks display.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrives in Hartman Park
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall has arrived in Aurora and is on display in Hartman Park, located at 305 Townline Rd. The wall opened for public viewing June 22 and will remain open through Sunday, June 25.
Bicycle Adventure will travel through Portage County June 21 and 22
The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure will be traveling through Portage County on June 21 and 22 during its weeklong rally through Northeast Ohio.
Documenters: Ravenna City Council meeting for June 5, 2023
An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for the 2023-24 school year resource officer; this was declared an emergency. A motion to accept the emergency clause was accepted, and the ordinance was passed via roll call.
Aurora considers new elementary or high school, with bond vote in 2024
Aurora City School District will put a bond measure on the ballot in 2024, seeking to build a new school that could cost about $50 million or over $100 million, district officials said.
Documenters: Aurora City Council meeting for May 22, 2023
The mayor started her report by thanking the council for supporting the necessary improvement of putting new windows in Town Hall by Akron Window Company, and with finishing work expected to be completed by mid-week.
The Aurora Police Department will use a state grant to buy new body cameras
The Aurora Police Department will purchase new body cameras to replace the previous ones leased through an Arizona-based police tech company, Axon.
Aurora City Council will vote on a proposed five-year master plan
Aurora City Council will vote Monday on a five-year master plan that prioritizes green space and historical preservation over development.
Aurora Meadows is set for a grand opening June 1
The grand opening for event venue Aurora Meadows will take place from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 1 to celebrate the beginning of the 2023 event season.