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🌱 Which South Dearborn students are heading to the state BPA competition?
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Hello Aurora! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which South Dearborn students are heading to the state BPA competition?
- How three Aurora first responders earned the State Medal of Valor
- Deer crash claims life of Aurora woman on State Road 1
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Aurorafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 35, low: 23.
- Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 27 and low of -2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• South Dearborn Business Students Qualify for State Leadership Conference (eaglecountryonline.com) — Students from South Dearborn High School in Aurora have earned spots at the statewide Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference after a strong showing at the District 12 regional competition. Eight students collected 10 awards across business, finance, and health-related events and will head to Indianapolis in March 2026 to compete against peers from across Indiana. 
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• First responders honored for rescuing man from house fire in Aurora (wlwt.com) — First responders in Aurora were honored this week for rescuing a 77-year-old man from a burning home, a dramatic August incident captured on body camera. The man, Arnold Lathrop, reunited with the Aurora officer and two EMTs who pulled him from thick smoke and received the State Fire Marshal’s Medal of Valor. His house remains unlivable, but he credits their quick action with saving his life.
• 1 woman dead after deer crashes through windshield (whio.com) — An Aurora woman was killed Sunday night when a deer, struck by another vehicle, flew through the windshield of her southbound pickup on State Road 1 in Blooming Grove. The 38-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and Franklin County authorities continue to investigate the tragic crash.
📸 Around Aurora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora
★ Featured events ★
- A Fun-Filled Scavenger Hunt! - Aurora's Downtown Delight Hunt
203 5th St, Aurora
1:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Family Academic Night
Bright Elementary School Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
📣 Aurora Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sparkling Stars with Char
Dillsboro Public Library , 10151 Library Ln , Dillsboro
4:30 pm - Tyson's Page Turners, Adult Book Club
Tyson Library , 325 W Tyson St , Versailles
5:00 pm - Artifact, Rock, and Fossil Identification Day
The Archaeological Research Institute , 126 W High St , Lawrenceburg
10:00 am - Breakfast with Santa-Session 1
Tyson Library , 325 W Tyson St , Versailles
10:15 am - Northern Lights - Holiday lights drive/walk at Perfect North Slopes
Perfect North Slopes , 19074 Perfect Pl Ln , Lawrenceburg
6:00 pm - KIDS-Story Time Christmas Party (Milan)
Milan Public Library , 1171 N Warpath Dr #8986 , Milan
10:30 am - DIY Mosaic Coasters
Tyson Library , 325 W Tyson St , Versailles
5:00 pm - ADULTS-Christmas Painting Class — Osgood Public Library
Milan Public Library , 1171 N Warpath Dr #8986 , Milan
6:00 pm - 2025 Human Resources Roundtable presented by St. Elizabeth (Q4)
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Dearborn Hospital , 600 Wilson Creek Rd , Lawrenceburg
11:30 am - Family Academic Night
Bright Elementary School Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
6:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Aurora. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Lawrenceburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lawrenceburg
- Just Right by Emmie Werner Book Club Event (eaglecountryonline.com)
- DCF Awards Proactive Grant to Miller-York Fire Department (eaglecountryonline.com)
- Local Communities Receive Community Crossing Grants (eaglecountryonline.com)
Brookville
- Robert J. ‘Bob' Siebert, 80, Brookville (wrbiradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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