Beacon Credit Union’s Garrett Member Center recently donated $1,500 to the Knights of Columbus #1790 to support their annual initiative to provide winter clothing for local children in need The donation will assist the Knights of Columbus in providing essential cold-weather gear, such as coats, hats, and gloves, to ensure that area children stay warm and comfortable during the winter months.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. (DCEDP) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Collin Bice as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive OƯicer. Bice, a lifelong DeKalb County resident, assumed interim leadership of DCEDP following the departure of longtime President & CEO Anton King, who served the organization for more than nine years.

Enjoy a festive Holiday Bazaar with numerous vendors inside both the Heimach Center and the DART building. Hot chocolate is sponsored by Betz Nursing Home, and stories will be shared by Joel Pfister along with other surprises.

This position is the “Customer Ambassador” for the bank with the overall purpose of providing exceptional service to our customers via multiple channels but primarily face-to-face interaction with the bank.

Jamie Hefty State Farm will be celebrating their one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by the DeKalb Chamber Partnership on November 7th at 12 p.m. Members of the community are invited to the grand reopening and ribbon cutting celebration.

NIPSCO announced that natural gas residential customers can expect an increase in their winter heating bills this season compared to previous years. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather, bills for natural gas residential customers are estimated to be 16% higher than last winter.

Throughout September, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and Indiana-based NiSource employees rolled up their sleeves to support local nonprofits as part of the company’s 15th annual Charity of Choice campaign, an employee-led tradition focused on service in the communities where employees live and work.

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, NIPSCO encourages customers to take proactive steps to protect themselves and stay cyber safe.

Since 1975, TFC has designed, fabricated, and installed canopies and wall paneling systems. Located in Garrett, TFC has the capability to provide services all across the country. These capabilities allow TFC to act as a true turnkey solution for general contractors and architects.

Surf Internet, a regional fiber-optic internet provider serving communities across Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, has been recognized on Broadband Communities’ annual Fiber-to-the-Home Top 100 list for the second consecutive year.

Beacon Credit Union Auburn Member Center joined in the community spirit at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair by lending a helping hand at popular food stands.

Youth programs, early education, mental wellness, physical wellness, social support. JAM Center has a rich history of meeting people where they are and walking with them toward who they’re becoming. Now, in 2025, JAM Center is preparing to celebrate 20 years of making a difference through strengthening families, promoting wellness and developing partnerships.

Local innovators and entrepreneurs have a new champion in their corner. The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center is welcoming John McDonald as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Surf Internet was the top-awarded internet provider in the Indiana Connectivity Program’s 14th round, announced earlier this summer. The company received $177,600 to extend high-speed fiber-optic internet to 37addresses across the state.

NIPSCO announces that 23 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their public safety initiatives.

YMCA of DeKalb County and United Way of DeKalb County are excited to announce that YMCA of DeKalb County has received preliminary approval for a matching grant of up to $1,500,000 from the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects Initiative. The funding will go toward expanding the YMCA’s Early Learning and School Aged Childcare buildings.

Image of Hope Ranch, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional healing through nature and animal connection, will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. Read more to learn about the family-friendly event and sponsorship opportunities.

NIPSCO urges homeowners and professionals to contact 811 before any digging project to avoid damaging buried utility lines.

The DeKalb Chamber Partnership will host its 5th annual Prism: Full Spectrum Survival women’s conference on August 14, 2025, from 8 AM to 1 PM at the historic Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. Hosted by the women-led DeKalb Chamber Partnership, Prism is designed to empower, connect, and uplift women from across northeast Indiana.

Hot Head Burritos is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Auburn, Indiana. To mark the occasion, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 12:00 PM, hosted by the DeKalb Chamber Partnership.

NIPSCO recently received approval to adjust its electric rates. The newly approved rates will be phased in over multiple steps beginning in July through the beginning of 2026.

NIPSCO, with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is now accepting applications through July 18 for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant, offering $500–$5,000 to support safety-focused programs and training across northern Indiana.

Matt Stell is coming to Country Heritage Winery this summer! He will take the stage as part of the Vineyard Vibes: Summer Concert Series benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Surf Internet has reached 200,000 fiber-optic passings across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, doubling its coverage since late 2023 and expanding high-speed internet access—especially in rural areas—with plans to reach 75,000 more locations by the end of 2025.

Surf Internet has been awarded $1.17 million through Indiana’s Connectivity Program to expand high-speed fiber-optic broadband to 245 rural addresses and 2,500 nearby homes and businesses across 16 Northern Indiana counties.

Beacon Credit Union will celebrate the grand reopening of our newly remodeled location with a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by the DeKalb Chamber Partnership on May 29th at 11:00am. The remodeled member center is located at 715 N. Grandstaff Dr, Auburn, IN. Members of the media are invited to the grand reopening and ribbon cutting celebration. Light refreshments will be served.

DeKalb County proudly kicks off its 11th Annual PINK OUT Month this May with events, fundraisers, and community initiatives to support breast cancer awareness, prevention, and patient care.

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Now in its 10th year, NIPSCO's Environmental Action Grant supports 23 nonprofits in 2025 with projects focused on conservation, education, and pollinator habitats across northern Indiana.