The Garrett Clipper

09/11/2025

A Garrett woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly firing several gunshots at a male Wednesday in the 5600 block of C.R. 7, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported.

GARRETT — A woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly firing several gunshots toward a male in the 5600 block of C.R. 7, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported.

09/03/2025

08/07/2025

🎉 Join Us for the DeKalb County Senior Expo! 🎉

📍 Location: Kruse Plaza
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 Admission: FREE!

We're excited to welcome seniors, caregivers, and families to a fun and informative day at the Senior Expo at Kruse Plaza! Explore over 35 vendor booths offering valuable information on:

✅ In-home care & assistance
✅ Rehabilitation and assisted living options
✅ Health insurance guidance
✅ Legal resources
✅ Volunteer opportunities and more!

🎶 Enjoy live music by Joe Justice, test your luck with bingo, enjoy a FREE lunch while supplies last, and stick around for prize giveaways throughout the day!

🩺 Free health services include blood pressure checks, hearing tests, and access to a medication disposal station to safely discard old or unused prescriptions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather resources, connect with local providers, and enjoy a lively day in a welcoming environment. We hope to see you there—bring a friend or loved one and make a day of it! 💙

📌 Save the date: Wednesday, August 13th at Kruse Plaza!

08/04/2025

Garrett firefighters were dispatched to a house fire just after 1 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of East Covell Street. Crews from the Auburn and Corunna fire departments also responded to the scene. No other information was available at press time.

GARRETT — Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire just after 1 p.m. Monday in Garrett.

07/31/2025

Despite the searing heat, the Garrett Police Department attracted a large crowd to its annual Garrett Night Out event that took place Tuesday in Eastside Park and along East Houston Street across from Garrett High School.

Eva Freeze, 10, spins the prize wheel at the Bowen Health booth at the Garrett Police Department’s “Night Out” event Tuesday.

07/31/2025

Seven contestants are seeking the 2025 Miss Garrett crown at Saturday's pageant.

GARRETT — “Tropical Aloha” is the theme of the 64th annual Miss Garrett pageant.

04/30/2025

Thirty-two Garrett High School students were recently inducted in the John W. Garrett chapter of the National Honor Society.

Thirty-two students were inducted into the John W. Garrett chapter of the National Honor Society. The ceremony took place April 21 in the Performing Arts Center. Inductees from the Class

04/30/2025

Juniors Jackson Endsley and Ryleigh Crowl, left, were crowned prom prince and princess, and seniors Liberty Badger and Camdyn Woods, right, were crowned prom queen and king at Garrett's prom that took place Saturday in the Garrett Middle School gym.

Juniors Jackson Endsley and Ryleigh Crowl, left, were crowned prom prince and princess and Camdyn Woods and Liberty Badger, right, were crowned prom king and queen Saturday at the conclusion

04/30/2025

Garrett's English team has qualified for the academic state championships to take place May 10 at Purdue University.

FORT WAYNE — Garrett’s English academic team is headed back to the state finals.

04/15/2025

Mahlan Dircksen has been named a Doermer Distinguished Scholar at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE — Mahlan Dircksen of Waterloo has been named Purdue Fort Wayne’s Doermer Distinguished Scholar for 2025 and will receive a full scholarship.

04/15/2025

Mayor Todd Fiandt has signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Mayor Todd Fiandt, center, signs a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. With him are Renee Hood, left, mental health coordinator and Prevent Child Abuse Council for the

04/09/2025

DeKalb County Department of Health officials have confirmed a measles exposure in Garrett; it is connected to a measles case reported in Allen County.

The Easter egg hunt scheduled to take place Saturday in Garrett has been postponed to a date to be announced.

AUBURN — DeKalb County has reported a first measles exposure according to a news release from the DeKalb County Health Department.