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City receives $9.8 million for Wayne Street overpass

Friday, March 17, 2023

AUBURN, Ind. – Relief will be coming to motorists after years of traffic delays on the city’s south side of town.

The city was notified today, Friday, March 17, 2023, that it was awarded $9,858,400 in funding &...

Rain barrel workshop scheduled

AUBURN, Ind. – The DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Auburn Water Pollution Control department will be hosting a rain barrel workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 22.

The free hands-on workshop will be ...

Facade Improvement Program informational meeting set

AUBURN, Ind. – With dedicated funding of $100,000 from the Auburn Redevelopment Commission new life is being fueled into the City of Auburn and Auburn Main Street’s Façade Improvement Program.

With a renewed dedication to the...

Spring lawn and garden maintenance tips

What You Can Do: In Your Yard

  It is March already. It seems like we just celebrated the New Year yesterday. With each passing day, spring gets closer. That means Mother Nature wakes up our surrounding landscape with new leaves, beautiful flowers...

Community honors fallen Trooper James Bailey

Monday, March 13, 2023

AUBURN, Ind. – DeKalb County residents and residents of neighboring counties lined the streets of Auburn and Garrett on Saturday to honor fallen Indiana State Police Master Trooper James Bailey.

Bailey, a 16 year ISP veteran, was kill...

Developer purchases historic Auburn Hotel

Thursday, March 2, 2023

AUBURN, Ind. – After months and years of speculation, an iconic building in downtown Auburn has a new owner.

Kevin Minard and the Auburn Development Group finalized the purchase of the Auburn Hotel from the Eddy fa...

Auburn a top 'Micropolitan Area' again

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

 AUBURN – DeKalb County’s county seat Auburn, Indiana has once again been recognized on a national level as it continues to attract new businesses and promote business expansion. 

For the third ...

Spring Clean-up begins April 10

AUBURN, Ind. – The City of Auburn will once again be offering Spring Clean-up days again this year throughout the city beginning Monday, April 10.

Republic Services will only be making one pass down each street, as the city will once again be div...

Auburn PD help train DeKalb High School students

Thursday, February 23, 2023

AUBURN – Criminal Justice and Psychology students at DeKalb High School recently had the opportunity to train with members of the Auburn Police Department.

Chief Cory Heffelfinger, Lieutenant Martin McCoy and retired of...

Mayor declares Feb. 20-25 Tri Kappa Week

Thursday, February 23, 2023

AUBURN – Mayor Mike Ley declared Feb. 20-25 Tri Kappa Week after the reading and signing of a proclamation during the Feb. 21 Auburn Common Council meeting.

Several members of the Auburn Tri Kappa chapter were on hand Tuesday nig...

Prosser sworn-in

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

AUBURN – Emily Prosser, a lifelong Democrat was sworn-in during Tuesday night’s Auburn Common Council meeting after the passing of 28-year council member Mike Walter.

Prosser will take over were Walter left off represen...

New restaurant bringing gourmet hot dogs to downtown

February 21, 2023

 AUBURN – Downtown Auburn will soon be home to an unique eatery, bringing specialty hot dogs to the city in time for this year’s Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival.

California developer Christopher D’Avi...

Mayors begin collaborative initiative

Friday, February 17, 2023

 AUBURN – The term job shadowing is normally reserved for those individuals who are learning a new position or for young adults and students interested in exploring different career paths.

The phrase however is t...

City joins Cast Iron Century Club

AUBURN, Indiana – The City of Auburn Water Department was inducted into the Cast Iron Pipe Century Club Monday, Jan. 30 during a short ceremony at the city’s water department.

Mayor Mike Ley and Water Superintendent Randy Harve...

District 5 Councilman Walter passes away

From The Office of Auburn Mayor Michael Ley: 

AUBURN, Ind. – It is with a heavy heart that I’m commenting on the recent passing of long-serving Auburn Common Councilman Michael Walter. Mr. Walter was found passed away in his ho...

DeKalb High School launches Baron Advanced Manufacturing

WATERLOO, Ind. – DeKalb Central administration, staff, community members and governmental representatives were on hand Friday to officially launch the new DeKalb Advanced Manufacturing program at DeKalb Central schools.

The program, which will be...

Streaming leads to cancelation of television service

Thursday, January 26, 2023

 AUBURN, Ind. – As the television landscape continues to drastically change due to the rise of internet-based streaming services the Auburn Essential Services (AES) has made the tough decision to no longer offer televisi...

Christmas trees to be recycled

December 29, 2022

AUBURN, Ind. – Republic Services will once again be collecting real Christmas trees within the City of Auburn on January 9 and January 16, 2023.

Curbside pickup for residents living west of Cedar Creek will be Jan. 9. Curbside pi...

Council districts updated ahead of filing date

AUBURN, Ind. – The Auburn Common Council approved the repealing and replacing of Section 31.17 of the Auburn City Code on second reading during the Tuesday, December 20, 2022 common council meeting.

The ordinance defines the city’s five...

Officers bring Christmas joy to area children

AUBURN, Ind. – Officers with the Auburn Police Department brightened the holiday season for a large group of children Thursday night during its annual Shop with a Cop event at the Auburn Walmart.

This year the department was able to assi...

New Website

AUBURN, Ind. – The city’s new and improved website is up and running, with several new features to enhance your experience.

The website’s homepage   https://ci.auburn.in.us/ currently features four scrolling images of...

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How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home, Business, and the Environment

Fats, oils, and greases aren’t just bad for arteries and waistlines; they&rsquo...

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