Dan Rabe started as an operator at Auburn’s Water Pollution Control (WPC) department after a stint in the air force. That was 28 years ago. Today, he is the face—and arms and legs and one-man operation—of the WPC’s Biosolids Program. In fact, he helped launch it in 1998 and has run the regional program ever […]
We’ve developed a free app to help folks stay “in the know” while “on the go.” The new City of Auburn app makes it easier to stay updated on city news and alerts all in one place—right from your smartphone or tablet. Designed to fit today’s busy lifestyle, the app puts the information you need […]
When Martin McCoy applied to be a police officer at the Auburn Police Department, he was one of 126 applicants for a single position. The APD obviously made the right choice—McCoy has been serving Auburn for nearly 25 years, with the last 17 as Chief of Police. Being in law enforcement wasn’t initially part of […]
By Norman Yoder, Mayor of Auburn There’s been a lot of discussion about the Auburn Community Pool especially after it was announced that this past summer was its last one of operation. Many want the city to keep the pool open. I understand those sentiments. The pool has been a community asset for 60 years. […]
Being a firefighter was in Michael VanZile’s blood. For as long as he can remember, he wanted to be a volunteer firefighter in his hometown, just like his father. “My heroes growing up were the guys in the local fire department,” he recalls. They were bigger than life to me. I admired the way they […]