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The Decatur County Commissioners met on April 1, 2024, at 6 pm. The Commissioners approved the March 18th meeting minutes, March 20th Executive Session meeting minutes, Claims, and Payroll Claims. Todd Hauk, Highway Department Superintendent […]

Decatur County Commissioners Agenda April 1, 20246 pm WelcomeTitle VI FormsPledgePrayer – Janet Hodson, Burney Baptist ChurchReview March 18th minutesReview March 20 th minutes Exec SessionApproval of Claims and Payroll Claims  Todd Houk, Highway […]

DCS emphasizes community support during Child Abuse Prevention Month INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and its community partners are working together to raise awareness and educate the public in […]

A boil water order was issued Friday afternoon from Decatur County Rural Water. This covers a section of County Road 600 South west of County Road 60 Southwest to County Road 220 Southwest and County […]

The Decatur County Memorial Hospital Governing Board Meeting was held on March 28, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The meeting began with approval of the January 25, 2024 meeting minutes and the March Finance Committee meeting […]

HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS INCREASE IN 2022INFANT MORTALITY RATE AND PRELIMINARY 2023 DATA INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health today released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data. The 2022 IMR is […]

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Indiana will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. Whether you’re visiting the state to view the eclipse or a native Hoosier, the Indiana Optometric Association wants you […]

The intersection of Barachel Lane, Kessing Dr. & Nightengale was closed last night due to an accident with injuries. ISP units did accident reconstruction. More information is expected to be released by Indiana State Police. […]