Message from Mayor
Mark Drury
Aurora is a historic river town that is situated 35 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio, located in the Southeast corner of Indiana. Aurora was settled in the early 1800's and incorporated in 1845 and has strong historic connections to the Ohio River. Aurora is full of unique and historic buildings that preserve its older rivercity characteristics.
Administration Building
Address
235 Main Street
Phone
812-926-1777
Aurora Lions Club
Phone
812-926-1300
Email
auroralions@comcast.net
Website
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News & Events
Employment Opportunity
Streets Superintendent
The Street Superintendent reports to and coordinates with the City Manager to accomplish the goals and objects of the Board of Public Works, which generally include planning and implementing maintenance and improvements of City streets and rights-of-way, facilities and other general city property. The position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Department of Public Works.
Pay range is $38,500-46,000/year
Streets Laborer
Under the direction of the Street Department Superintendent, will be assigned such duties as garbage and trash collection, recycling, woodchipping , painting, mowing grass, hand digging, concrete finishing, general construction, equipment maintenance and general cleaning duties. Individual is responsible for the maintenance of City of Aurora buildings, structures, street sweeping and detailed road construction activities. Required to keep maintenance records as directed.
Pay range is $25,000-37,500/year
Unemployment Resources
Those who have been layed off due to coronavirus, or have otherwise had their employment/business be impacted due to the pandemic are encouraged to file for unemployment benefits. Below are some links to resources that will get you started.
December - January 2023
City of Aurora
Wayfinding Businesses
Check out the new City of Aurora Wayfinding Map, a map of all businesses in the Aurora downtown area. This important aspect of downtown revitalization was proudly designed and funded by Main Street Aurora.
You may click the button below to view the enlarged map, or you can see it at its permanent location over on the Retail, Restaurants and Services Page. Now, in addition to addresses and phone numbers, you will be able to see exactly where in Aurora the business you are looking for is located.
Vistas of Aurora
Whether you come to Aurora, you are treated to a charming view of a river town which is historic, yet constantly changing. The appealing panoramas of the many spires and 19th century buildings are punctuated by countless small details, both attractive and creative, that have been capturing people’s attention for over a century and a half. We hope after watching this slideshow you’ll want to walk the streets in our Historic District, looking for these and other sights which say “Welcome,” and “Stay awhile!”
New Businesses
The Mayor, Aurora City Council, Main Street Aurora, and Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce have welcomed the following new or re-opened businesses to Aurora with ribbon cuttings since December 2016.
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Aurora High School Museum, 326 Second St.
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Crystals and Beyond, 431 Second St.
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Mick’s Restaurant & Bar, 311 Broadway St.
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Hankering Southern Kitchen, 448 Second St.
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Sommer Salon & Spa, 305 Sunnyside Ave.
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All American Laundry, 424 Third St.
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Geneva's Homemade Quilts, 316 Third St.
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Lucky Feather Soapery & Mercantile, 305 Third St.
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Personally Yours Gift & Floral, 312 Third St.
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Spire Book & Coffee Co., 308 Third St.
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New Seasons Estate Sales, 320 Second St.
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Uncle Steel's Brews, 315 Second St.
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Krypto's Comix, 311 2nd St.
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The Aurora Diner, 339 2nd St.
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Big Indian Woodworking, 406 2nd St.
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Norwood Custom Glass Studio, 511 2nd St.
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J. Miller Steak Company, 211 2nd St.
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Harmony House, 220 4th St.
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Mik's 2nd St. Cuts, 406 2nd St.
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Primal Butchery, 305 Main St.
