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The Decatur County Community Foundation recently completed its third and final Large Grant cycle 2023. With the close of this cycle, more than $190,000 was awarded to 19 large projects this year.Large Grant Projects that […]

Westport Community Building will have activities from 12 to 6. 12-6pm – Vendors and Bakery in Large Room at Community Building12-6pm – Crafts and Letters to Santa in Small (Front) Room at Community Building Activities […]

Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter. Per […]

First Financial Bank’s canned food drive brought in over 140 items the month of November. This year’s donations went to Community Healthcare Clinic of Decatur County. A good cause for an organization that does a […]

Decatur County Council met in regular session Tuesday night. Chris Ramey covered the meeting for WTRE news. The meeting was brought to order with all County Council members in attendance. Octoberminutes were reviewed and approved.Due […]

200,000 pounds of poultry products donated to Hoosiers this year INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20, 2023) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and the Indiana State Poultry Association recognized the generosity of Indiana’s […]

Decatur County Council AgendaNovember 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M.EOC Meeting Room, 315 S. Ireland St. WelcomePledgeReview of October minutes Re-Adoption of 2024 County Budgets- due to glitch in Gateway Fletcher Power Abatement Dottie Robbins, Recorder- Perpetuation […]

From State Senator Jean Leising Lawmakers to Gather for Organization Day On Tuesday, Nov. 21, I will gather with fellow lawmakers at the Statehouse for Organization Day. This day is the ceremonial start of the […]