Month: April 2021

Veterans

Middle East Conflicts Wall in Oswego May 21-31

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The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club and village government of Oswego announced March 30, that the Middle East Conflicts Wall of Honor will be in Oswego Friday, May 21, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. The honored Wall visit, sponsored by the Oswego Honors Veterans committee, pays tribute to the...

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Government Opinion

Comparisons uncanny: Police state in Jesus’ time, today

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By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead One way or another, the majority of Americans will survive COVID-19. It remains to be seen, however, whether our freedoms will survive the tyranny of the government’s heavy-handed response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, now that the government has gotten a taste for...

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History

A Focus on History: April 8 through April 14

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April 8 Buddhists celebrate the commemoration of the birth of Gautama Buddha, 563 B.C. to 483 B.C., the founder of Buddhism. – 563 B.C.. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is approved by the U.S. Congress. President Franklin Roosevelt proposed the WPA during the Great Depression of the 1930s when 25%...

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Charity Events Fundraiser

Rummage sale for congregant trip

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Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will hold a rummage-sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10. The public is invited. Parking is free. Pastor Matt Mull said sale items include toys, games/puzzles, electronics, office and craft supplies, holiday decorations, jewelry, bedding, linens, luggage,...

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Environment Events

Aurora Electronic Recycling collection event

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The City of Aurora government will be host to a free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to noon in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the Hollywood Casino, 201 N. River Street. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required....

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Carousel Pets

Pet of the Week: Chloe: Princess needs the castle to herself

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Chloe is a female Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger who was born in January 2020. Chloe is a bit of a princess and would prefer to not share the love with others. Chloe is pretty independent, but is starting to become more affectionate and likes to cuddle up when it is...

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Opinion1 Comment

Mayor Irvin: Enthusiasm and Experience Count

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March 31, 2021Dear editor; The race among three candidates for Aurora mayor will boil down to our choice between incumbent mayor Richard Irvin and former East Aurora school board member, John Laesch. The third candidate, Judd Lofchie, is a nice person, but has gathered neither the grassroots nor financial resources...

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Police

Oswego Police recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the nation, and the Oswego Police Department is urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.”“It has become all too common to see people driving down the road...

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Charity Food

Montgomery pop-up food pantry rescheduled to Saturday, April 10

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A pop-up food pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 3 to Saturday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at at Austin Park, 1345 S. Broadway in Montgomery. A pantry official said the date was changed after someone at the pantry tested positive...

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