The Garrett Clipper

06/04/2024

Garrett seniors awarded diplomas at school's 140th commencement Friday.

GARRETT — Principal Matt Smith introduced 143 Garrett graduates and led them in a final shout of “We are Garrett!” during commencement ceremonies Friday night in the Paul Bateman Gym.

05/30/2024

Teacher makes first court appearance on child po*******hy charge

AUBURN — A Garrett teacher who was suspended following his arrest Wednesday morning on a charge of possession of child po*******hy allegedly told police he has had a po*******hy addiction

05/29/2024

The public is invited to submit ideas to rename DeKalb County's airport.

AUBURN — DeKalb County Airport has announced the launch of a community-wide survey to rename the local airport.

05/29/2024

A Garrett teacher has been suspended following his arrest on an alleged child po*******hy charge.

GARRETT — A Garrett man has been suspended following his arrest Wednesday morning.

05/07/2024

DeKalb County in now under a Tornado Watch until 11pm.

05/07/2024

04/17/2024

DeKalb County is under a tornado WATCH until 7 p.m. tonight.

A tornado watch has been issued for DeKalb County until 7pm. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 1:15pm.

03/05/2024

Rielee Scottlyn Gayheart-Putman, born Jan. 11, is Garrett's first baby of 2024.

GARRETT — All new babies are blessings, and Garrett’s first baby of 2024 is no different.

01/11/2024

There were no injuries reported when firefighters responded to a machine fire in a Garrett factory just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

GARRETT — No injuries were reported when an industrial machine caught fire at Assmann Corp., 300 N. Taylor Road, in Garrett Thursday morning.

12/01/2023

One more month to nominate!📥

Know of someone who is doing great things in business and/or their community? Nominate them today! Nominations are open for the 2024 Forty Under 40 Awards. We will be honoring 40 amazing individuals under the age of 40 with a banquet and award ceremony in March 2024. Nominations will stay open until January 1st, 2024. (Yes, you can nominate yourself!)

Click here to nominate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DXP586V

11/12/2023

Indiana State Police investigating Garrett Police Department

GARRETT — Garrett’s mayor said a recent decision from the DeKalb County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office not to file any charges filed by Garrett police has turned the department into nothing

11/08/2023

There were three opposed races in DeKalb County's election Tuesday.

Garrett Council At-Large: Bobby Diederich wins re-election with 273 votes to 240 for challenger Brent Warfield.

Garrett Council District 2: Challenger Brian Best defeats incumbent Tom Kleeman 84 to 64.

Auburn Council District 5: Emily Prosser will continue to serve, defeating Stuart Wilson. Prosser received 119 votes to 95 for Wilson.

AUBURN — Democrat Emily Prosser will continue to serve on the Auburn City Council, claiming a victory over Republican Stuart Wilson with 119 votes to Wilson’s 95 votes for the

10/27/2023

Ready for the big stage: Railroader Regiment set to perform at first ISSMA state finals Saturday.

GARRETT — Under an unseasonably warm, moon-filled autumn night, the Railroader Regiment presented its show to the community Wednesday.

10/23/2023

Be sure to pick up a copy of this week's Garrett Clipper. It has complete information about the Garrett Railroader Regiment's performance at Saturday's ISSMA semi-state contest and qualifying for its first ever state finals appearance.

08/28/2023

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05/22/2023

BREAKING NEWS: An Avilla man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Garrett early Saturday morning.

GARRETT — One person faces multiple charges following a shooting just before 2 a.m. in Garrett Saturday.

05/20/2023

One person is in custody in connection with a shooting reported in the 100 block of North Randolph Street of Garrett just before 2 a.m. Saturday morning. The Garrett Police Department reported there were no injuries in the shooting.

GARRETT — One person faces multiple charges following a shooting just before 2 a.m. in Garrett Saturday morning.

02/17/2023

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Check out upcoming trends at 2 bridal fashion shows brought to you by Blush Bridal AND a "Mother of the Bride" fashion show presented by The Francis Shoppe!

If your perfect wedding is still missing a caterer, venue, DJ, nail artist, cake, dress, decorator or anything else, this is the event for you!

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12/20/2022

As many of you know, there is potential for bitter cold and snow this holiday weekend. We'd like to ask that if possible, please remove your vehicles from the streets to allow our streets department to better be able to clear/remove the snow. We appreciate your cooperation!

12/08/2022

Nominations are open for the 2023 Forty Under 40 Awards! We will be honoring 40 amazing individuals under the age of 40 with a banquet and award ceremony in March 2023. If you know someone who is doing great things in business and/or their community, nominate them today! We will be accepting nominations through January 1st, 2023. (Yes, you can nominate yourself!)
Click here to nominate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/86SX3TC

11/30/2022

J.E. Ober Elementary School hosted grandparents' day last week for the first time since the pandemic began.

As his grandfather Andy Arney watches, J.E. Ober Elementary first-grade student Judson Hille colors a picture in Ali Bergman’s classroom.

11/30/2022

With the help of some Garrett High School students, a house on South Guilford Street has been given a new lease on life and could become a new home.

GARRETT — It involved a little more than a coat of paint, but a century-old Garrett home has a bright future.

11/20/2022

Festive lights were illuminated Saturday in downtown Garrett for the Christmas parade.

11/02/2022

An Ace Handyman Services franchise has opened in Garrett.

GARRETT — Ace Handyman Services recently opened its doors at 110 N. Randolph St., Garrett.

10/20/2022

Garrett-Keyser-Butler school board election: Tami Best's focus is on what's best for students.

Tamara “Tami” Best, 48.

10/18/2022

Garrett's Railroader Regiment Saturday advanced to the ISSMA semi-state competition for just the second time in school history. They'll compete Saturday, Oct. 29 in Class C at Decatur Central High School for a chance to advance to the state finals.

HUNTERTOWN — The Railroader Regiment made school history Saturday, becoming just Garrett’s second marching band to qualify for the Indiana State School Music Association semi-state contest.

10/13/2022

Students in Garrett's heavy highway class had the chance to play in the dirt Thursday with some big-boy equipment thanks to partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College and McAllister equipment.

Garrett student Nate Wells listens as heavy highway instructor Nolan Scharlach offers advice during skid loader training Thursday. The school district partners with Ivy Tech Community College and McAllister provides

10/11/2022

Garrett's Railroader Regiment earned a gold rating plus two awards of distinction at Saturday's marching band contest at Homestead High School.

FORT WAYNE — With one last performance before regional competition begins, Garrett’s Railroader Regiment had a big day at Saturday’s Open Class Invitational at Homestead High School.

09/28/2022

Festival of Wreaths to benefit Alliance Industries. Deadline to turn in decorated wreaths is Friday, Oct. 7.

GARRETT — Alliance Industries, a sheltered workshop for the disabled, is hosting its first Festival of Wreaths fundraiser to help with its capital campaign launched earlier this year to raise

09/23/2022

Garrett's girls soccer team lost a county battle with DeKalb Thursday.

WATERLOO — Senior Charity Lewis had a hat trick and classmates Jaylin Carroll, Riley Exford and Katie Witte netted two goals each as DeKalb scored a 9-1 win over Garrett