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The meeting began with a Public Hearing for Ordinance 2025-01 Shortridge Alley Vacation. The owner of the adjoining property stated that there is excessive traffic in the alley and that she finds trash left behind. […]

The meeting began with the approval of the December 10 meeting minutes. Mike McNealy, Police Chief came to the meeting to present information on the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. He introduced Sheriff Bill Meyerrose […]

The Westport Town Council met on January 13, 2025. The Town Council President will remain Bryan Gatewood and Vice President will remain Glenn Black. The December meeting minutes, adjustments, payroll vouchers, and monthly bills were […]

The Crossroads of Freedom and OpportunityMadam Chief Justice, Governor Holcomb, Lt. Governor Beckwith, Governor Bayh, General Rokita, President Pro Tem Bray, Speaker Huston, Maureen, family, friends, fellow Hoosiers: It is with immense gratitude that I stand […]

Marilyn Davis, who is president of the Decatur County Extension Homemakers and of the club celebrating its’ 90th anniversary talks with Kathy and Sandy on Monday morning.

Are you part of an organization that develops programming for women and children in Decatur County? If so, your group may be eligible for a special grant from the Decatur County Community Foundation. Grant applications […]

From Decatur County EMA Director Brad Speer We will be leaving the Travel Advisory (Yellow) on through the evening and evaluate it Monday morning. Light snow possibly mixing with freezing drizzle through the early overnight […]

Decatur County Community Schools – North and South Decaturs are on a 2 hour delay Monday.

Decatur County has gone back to yellow travel status which is an advisory. From Decatur County EMA Director Brad Speer: County Highway covered most of the Primary and Secondary roads this morning. They will continue […]