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421 is Reopen
421 has now reopened after a fatal accident closed it on Friday morning!
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Juvenile dies after being found in Greensburg Pond (Decatur County)
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a juvenile whose body was recovered from a private pond in Greensburg on July 17. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers Central Dispatch was notified by Decatur […]
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Fatality on 421 North in Decatur County Friday
Decatur County Sheriff Bill Meyerrose reported that shortly before 8 AM, the 5000 block of 421 North was expected to be closed for a couple of hours for investigation into the crash. Sheriff Meyerrose said […]
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Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter to Host Pet Pit Stop Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREENSBURG, IN — The Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of two new Pet Pit Stops in the community. […]
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Rural Placemaking Studio receives READI 2.0 grant to expand public design work in rural Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s Rural Placemaking Studio will expand its capacity to serve communities across Indiana through a $158,413 READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grant. The funding will support the purchase of an industrial printer and project […]
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Gov. Braun Announces $9.1 Million in Grants to Boost Apprenticeships
INDIANAPOLIS —Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday announced $9.1 million in new grants that will expand registered apprenticeship programs throughout Indiana, helping Hoosiers skill up and enter higher wage careers. A portion of the funding will also go toward connecting […]
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Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry Drive Thru Scheduled for Monday July 27
Decatur County Mobile Pantry event is open to everyone in need of food assistance. The event is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, and will be “drive-thru.” Event time is 10 AM to 12 Noon […]
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DCMH First in the Region to Use OrthoGrid Hip AI® During Hip Replacement Surgery
Greensburg, IN – July 21, 2026 – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has successfully completed its first hip replacement procedure using OrthoGrid Hip AI®, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer the advanced […]
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Indiana Medicaid Waiver Changes Bring New Challenges and a Renewed Call for Advocacy
For Hoosiers who receive Medicaid waiver services, 2026 has brought significant changes—and more changes may still be ahead. Changes involving Medicaid waivers, Participant Assistance and Care, behavioral services, and Home- and Community-Based Services can be […]
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2026 DECATUR COUNTY FAIR BABY SHOW RESULTS
BABY SHOW RESULTS Saturday, July 11, 2026 1st Place: Merit & Lohen Bredewater Photo 2152 Parents: Joe & Whitney Bredewater 2nd Place: Hadley and Lainey Smith Photo 2155 Parents: Joel & Taylor Smith 3rd Place: […]