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A fire hydrant outside of the Egyptian Theatre, 35 N. Second St, painted Egyptian themed.

Residents paint fire hydrants through Paint-a-Plug Program

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | May 3, 2022
DeKalb's Citizens Community Enhancement Commission offers a program in which DeKalb residents can paint fire hydrants around town.

City offering fire hydrants as paint canvas in art program

By Northern Star Staff | May 17, 2019

The city is offering interested artists the opportunity to paint one of DeKalb's fire hydrants as part of it's Paint-A-Plug program, according to a press release.Started in 2018 by the Citizen's Community Enhancement Commission, the program allows individuals,...

Fire Departments asks for residents’ help with clearing fire hydrants

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2015

The DeKalb Fire Department is asking residents to clear the snow around fire hydrants to increase accessibility.A Monday news release asks residents to not stack or pile snow on fire hydrants when clearing driveways or sidewalks to ensure fire hydrants...

Semi knocks hydrant out of order

By Jack Baker | October 14, 2010

One of the eastbound lanes of Lincoln Highway was closed for repairs Thursday after a semi-truck hit a fire hydrant. The truck was making a right turn going eastbound on Lincoln Highway, said DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni. It didn't quite make the turn,...