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The Auburn Common Council has finalized its 2026 budget and salary ordinances for elected and appointed officials and em...
23/10/2025

The Auburn Common Council has finalized its 2026 budget and salary ordinances for elected and appointed officials and employees.

AUBURN — The Auburn Common Council approved the second and final readings of the 2026 budget Tuesday.

Butler Assistant Police Chief Cory Rowe was recognized for his extra efforts during the medical leave of Police Chief Ma...
23/10/2025

Butler Assistant Police Chief Cory Rowe was recognized for his extra efforts during the medical leave of Police Chief Matt Traster.

Assistant Butler Police Chief Cory Rowe, right, was presented with an “Exceptional Service” award at a recent council meeting. In September and October 2024, the police department began pursuing funding

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will host a trunk or treat event this Sunday.
23/10/2025

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will host a trunk or treat event this Sunday.

AUBURN — The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum invites families to enjoy a spooky and sweet afternoon at its annual trunk or treat event from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.

The Auburn Board of Works has approved a repair order for garage
23/10/2025

The Auburn Board of Works has approved a repair order for garage

AUBURN — The owner of a Phillip Street garage has been given notice to make repairs, the Auburn Board of Works heard Tuesday.

Where can you go to gather those Halloween treats? The Star has you covered with this thorough guide including dates, ti...
22/10/2025

Where can you go to gather those Halloween treats? The Star has you covered with this thorough guide including dates, times and locations.

DeKalb County communities have announced trick or treat, trunk or treat and Halloween events that will take place beginning this Saturday. Events also continue through Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31.

Four area marching bands, including DeKalb and Garrett, have qualified for the ISSMA semi-state to take place Saturday, ...
21/10/2025

Four area marching bands, including DeKalb and Garrett, have qualified for the ISSMA semi-state to take place Saturday, Nov. 1.

Four marching bands from northeast Indiana took the first step to the state finals by advancing from regional competition Saturday.

The DeKalb Eastern school board approved edits to the upcoming play, "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon."
21/10/2025

The DeKalb Eastern school board approved edits to the upcoming play, "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon."

BUTLER — The DeKalb Eastern school board voted 7-0 to approve edits to the upcoming fall play at Monday’s meeting.

Helping people with hands and hearts: Fortify Life dedicates rooms, announces two projects, including 11 more transition...
21/10/2025

Helping people with hands and hearts: Fortify Life dedicates rooms, announces two projects, including 11 more transitional rooms and play area for children.

AUBURN — Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts, she couldn’t rain on Fortify Life’s parade Tuesday.

Local marching bands are preparing for ISSMA regional competition to take place this Saturday. DeKalb will compete in Op...
15/10/2025

Local marching bands are preparing for ISSMA regional competition to take place this Saturday. DeKalb will compete in Open Class B at Carroll and Garrett travels to Lafayette for Open Class C competition.

FORT WAYNE — At this point in marching band season, it’s about attention to details.

Are you looking for a furry companion? Arnie might be the perfect fit.
15/10/2025

Are you looking for a furry companion? Arnie might be the perfect fit.

Arnie is a 9-month old male hound dog. He’s truly a one-of-a-kind blend: Bernese mountain dog, golden retriever, bluetick hound and German shepherd. That makes him smart, loyal, goofy, and

Hamilton Community Schools are seeing increased enrollment
15/10/2025

Hamilton Community Schools are seeing increased enrollment

HAMILTON — Enrollment at Hamilton Community Schools is the highest it has been in at least the past 12 years, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the Hamilton school board Monday.

A pole barn and vehicles inside were destroyed in a Wednesday afternoon structure fire south of Corunna, just east of th...
01/10/2025

A pole barn and vehicles inside were destroyed in a Wednesday afternoon structure fire south of Corunna, just east of the S curve on S.R. 327.

CORUNNA — A pole barn was destroyed in a Wednesday afternoon fire southeast of Corunna.

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The Star is the daily newspaper serving DeKalb County, Ind.. Its history reaches back into the 19th century. The Auburn Courier began publication as a weekly in 1871. Three years later, it found it had a competitor in the weekly Auburn Republican, renamed the Auburn Dispatch in 1885. They later merged.

In 1913, the Courier and Dispatch, a twice-a-week publication, became a daily named The Evening Star. The paper was owned and published by Verne Buchanan from 1916 until 1968, when it was purchased by Nixon Newspapers of Wabash, Indiana.

In December 1971, The Evening Star was purchased by KPC. On March 12, 2000, the newspaper added its Sunday edition. On April 6, 2009, it converted to a morning newspaper seven days a week. The newspaper’s name then became The Star.