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Yellow Travel Advisory issued for Decatur County
Decatur County is now under an Advisory (yellow) level of travel status due to road conditions. The status will be reviewed later today approximately noon. Per Decatur County EMA
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⚠️ Slick Road Conditions — Drive with Caution
Please use caution while driving today — roads are slick throughout both the city and county. Law enforcement has reported several slide-offs in the county. Slow down, leave extra space, and drive safely.
Regional News
Young Honors Veteran Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON – Last night, the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) designating November 3-7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. “I’m glad to […]
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Update: Agreed Judgement Approved in Local Used Car Dealers Case
This update follows WTRE’s December 2024 report on the lawsuit filed by the Indiana Attorney General against Redelman’s Deals on Wheels, allegations stated that the company continued to sell vehicles without a dealer license. On […]
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FSSA Statement on SNAP Benefits
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has received updated guidance from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service requiring a recalculation of benefits for all 274,000 SNAP households in Indiana. As a result, November SNAP […]
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The Decatur County Community Foundation announces finalists for Decatur County 2025/26 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
For Release 11/6/25 Contact: Jenny Schebler, 812-662-6364 The Decatur County Community Foundation has announced the finalists for Decatur County’s 2025/26 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Decatur County had 60 students begin the competitive process in August […]
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Trustee Beverly Rivera Outlines Washington Township’s Plan to Support Residents Amid SNAP Reductions
Statement from Bev Rivera, Washington Township Trustee announcing how her office will respond to reduction in SNAP benefits residents of Washington Township may be experiencing. HELLO THIS IS BEVERLY RIVERA, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE. I WOULD […]
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Decatur County Area Plan Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Summary
The Area Plan Commission Meeting began with the approval of the September 3rd and October 1st meeting minutes. Decatur County Area Plan Revitalization Ordinance was approved on its second reading. This ordinance takes the blighted […]
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Two North Vernon Parents arrested on Felony Neglect Charges involving their 8-month-old child
Detectives with the Jennings County Sheriff Office, were notified by the Indiana Department of Child Services about a report of alleged Child Neglect involving an 8-month-old female child . During the investigation Detectives discovered the […]
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Brenz Insurance Group Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Commitment to Community in Greensburg
Jacob Brinson and his family were excited to “Seal the Deal,” as Dawn Lowe from the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce announced during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Jacob, an independent insurance agent, has opened Brenz […]