By Hesham Shehab – Islam is a religion, a culture, a personal faith, and a political system that produced a modern ideology. It is an ocean of information that has been sending its waves in the world for more than 1,400 years. After the end of the Cold War and the
Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. the Aurora Fire Department honored three firefighters who were tragically killed 85 years ago when an exterior wall collapsed upon them at the Woolworth 5 & 10 store at 19-21 South Broadway. January 11, 1934, Captain Herbert L. Reiss, age 37 of Engine Company
January 31 The U.S. House of Representatives passes the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolishes slavery in America. – 1865. February 1 The first portion of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the
Lift Every Voice and Sing by young singers from Cathedral of Grace St. John Church sign singers perform at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at East Aurora High School Monday. Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin’s 2019 Service Above Self Awards were presented to 58 youth during
Imagine, if you can, that stone tools found at Chilhac, France indicate that pre-human ancestors may have been present in France at least 1.6 Million years ago. Think about that; 1.6 Million years ago! Think how short our lives are in comparison, even if we are granted 90 or 100
Aerial views of Aurora from 1867 to 2013 are the subject of a new exhibit by the Aurora Historical Society which opened in the first floor gallery at the Pierce Art and History Center January 19 and will run to February 23. Left is from 1882 downtown and right is
Honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday: Appointees to the recently-established Advisory Commission on Disabilities. From left, Lori Price, Teresa Crafton, Elana Newkirk, Herman Shelton, (Richard Irvin, mayor), Todd Nardone, Lisa Jacino, Debbie Nardone. Not in the photo are Dr. Cynthia Penne and Eric Moch. • Twenty-three community members,
Winston Churchill was a soldier, author, historian, and world leader. He led not only a life of wealth, privilege, and success, but a life of disappointments and dismal failures. A presentation of his life will take place at Oswego Public Library District, Montgomery Campus Library, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.
January 24 Canned beer makes its first sale on this day in 1935. In partnership with the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivers 2,000 cans of Krueger’s Finest Beer and Krueger’s Cream Ale to stores in Richmond, Va.. – 1935. An 8.3-magnitude earthquake centered in south central
Friends of the Fox River (FOFR) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the birth of The Fox by bringing the Jim Phillips story to life with “The Legend of The Fox”, presented by FOFR’s executive director Gary Mechanic. A video documentary produced by FOFR’s digital media director Jennifer Howard, will be
Sixty-five years ago in 1954, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young preacher in his 20s, began his role as senior pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.. It was in Montgomery where King became the national leader of a movement that would empower generations yet unborn.
A cameo is a stone or shell cut in relief. The Hebrew word is Kamea from the Latin cammaeus meaning engraved gem. The small scene is thought to attract health and good fortune. Some materials used include agate, jet, coral, onyx, ivory, bone, and gemstones. In 15,000 B.C. petroglyphs figures
By Miriam Meza – On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we invite everyone to join the Aurora Public Library as we all reflect on history and inspire ourselves to continue to promote social justice. MLK Day featured speaker, Thomas Armstrong, will remind us of our potential and responsibility as
January 17 In his farewell address to the Nation, U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower warns the American people to keep a careful eye on what he calls the military-industrial complex that has developed in the post-World War II years. – 1961. An earthquake rocks Los Angeles, Calif. and kills 54
Daphne had set the table for eight. She used her finest Limoges china with a tiny rose pattern. This New Year’s supper was to be served using her best linen tablecloth that she had purchased at the Belfast Linen Mills. The crystal goblets were of the Achilles pattern and had
By Miriam Meza – With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day right around the corner, Monday, Jan. 21, it’s a great time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, our roles as responsible global citizens and what we plan for our legacy, whether it’s in our community or in the world. Dr.
January 10 In what is described as the worst industrial disaster in Massachusetts history, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Mass., collapses and traps 900 workers, mostly Irish women. More than 100 die, scores more are injured in the collapse and ensuing fire. Too much machinery had been crammed into the
Tom Weisner, surrounded by his loved ones, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 28, 2018, following complications from an extended battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. He was mayor of Aurora 2005 to 2016. The official family statement: “While we are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom,
The annual Kwanzaa celebration at the Prisco Center in Aurora Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, includes author and freedom rider Thomas M. Armstrong III. The celebration was sponsored by Aurora’s African American Men of Unity. He delivers the keynote message at the Aurora celebration with information about his book, “Autobiography of
The new year is more than celebrations. The new year truly is about new beginnings. A new beginning is compatible with the tried and true and trusted methods. We can pick the best of each method of moving our way around our worlds. Tom Weisner, the former mayor of Aurora,
