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Kaufman Well Drilling of Waterloo celebrated its 50th year in business in July.
08/18/2026

Kaufman Well Drilling of Waterloo celebrated its 50th year in business in July.

WATERLOO — Fifty years is quite an accomplishment for a business.

Two brothers have been sentenced separately in DeKalb County after pleading guilty to child molesting involving differen...
08/18/2026

Two brothers have been sentenced separately in DeKalb County after pleading guilty to child molesting involving different victims. They are currently serving time for Allen County s*x crimes involving children.

AUBURN — Judge Adam Squiller sentenced two brothers to terms of imprisonment for child molesting Tuesday during hearings in DeKalb Superior Court I.

A rural Butler couple - who also have a Fort Wayne address - were formally arrested Sunday on 16 counts each in cases al...
08/18/2026

A rural Butler couple - who also have a Fort Wayne address - were formally arrested Sunday on 16 counts each in cases alleging that they possessed c***s and used them for animal fighting.

AUBURN — A rural Butler couple are each facing 16 criminal charges in cases alleging they possessed c***s used for animal fighting, promoted c**kfighting and tortured and neglected the birds.

A Fort Wayne man was flown to an area hospital with head and abdominal injuries after his truck and trailer crashed on I...
08/14/2026

A Fort Wayne man was flown to an area hospital with head and abdominal injuries after his truck and trailer crashed on Interstate 69 Thursday near the 333 mile marker, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

WATERLOO — A Fort Wayne man was flown to an area hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 69 Thursday just south of the Waterloo exit, the DeKalb County Sheriff's

The DeKalb County Council has given its blessing to DeKalb County Commissioners to move forward with plans for a new jai...
08/13/2026

The DeKalb County Council has given its blessing to DeKalb County Commissioners to move forward with plans for a new jail with total costs not to exceed $51.8 million. Blueprints for a new jail were drawn up to 90% completion back in 2021. Those drawings, along with projected updates, were used in determining a project cost estimate.

AUBURN — By a unanimous vote, the DeKalb County Council Wednesday authorized the DeKalb County Commissioners to continue moving forward with plans for a new jail, with costs not to

The Nucor Corp. has announced a $59 million investment to expand operations at its Vulcraft facility near St. Joe. The i...
08/13/2026

The Nucor Corp. has announced a $59 million investment to expand operations at its Vulcraft facility near St. Joe. The investment includes a 127,000-square-foot facility that will produce grating products used for industrial flooring and stair treads.

ST. JOE — Vulcraft, a division of Nucor Corp., will expand its steel manufacturing operations east of St. Joe in DeKalb County, creating up to 20 new, high-wage jobs by

Don't miss out! The DeKalb County Senior Lifestyle Expo returns Wednesday, Aug. 12. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 ...
08/11/2026

Don't miss out! The DeKalb County Senior Lifestyle Expo returns Wednesday, Aug. 12. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kruse Plaza, 5634 Opportunity Blvd., Auburn. More than 40 vendors are expected to be present. Free box lunches will be available at 11 a.m. while supplies last.

AUBURN — The Senior Lifestyle Expo is set to return.

Eastside's new diesel program will launch this year with eight students. The program represents a partnership between th...
08/07/2026

Eastside's new diesel program will launch this year with eight students. The program represents a partnership between the DeKalb Eastern School District, MacAllister Machinery and Purdue University's IN-MAC program.

BUTLER — To build something for the future, you have to have a solid foundation.

The Auburn Common Council has passed an ordinance that would withdraw the city from DeKalb County's excise surtax and wh...
08/05/2026

The Auburn Common Council has passed an ordinance that would withdraw the city from DeKalb County's excise surtax and wheel tax. Instead, City of Auburn residents will pay those taxes directly to the city. Passenger vehicles will be assessed at $7.50 while commercial trucks will be assessed at $25.

AUBURN — The Auburn Common Council passed its own excise surtax and wheel tax on first reading Tuesday.

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