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Osgood Man Killed in Morning Crash
This morning, February 6, 2023, shortly after 8:00 am, the Indiana State Police began investigating a two-vehicle crash on US 421 in southern Decatur County, Indiana that resulted in the death of an Osgood, Indiana […]
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Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest of Johnson County Woman
Batesville-On Friday, February 3, 2023, Indiana State Troopers arrested a Johnson County, Indiana woman on drug and other charges following a road rage incident involving a handgun on I-74 in Ripley and Dearborn Counties. The […]
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US 421 between 550 East and 600 South in Decatur County is closed for an accident investigation
Alert: US 421 between 550 East and 600 South in Decatur County is closed for an accident investigation. Dear Nixle User,US 421 between 550 East and 600 South in Decatur County will be closed for […]
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Jennings County Shooting Investigation
Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting North Vernon-This afternoon, February 3, 2023, the Indiana State Police began investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at a rural Jennings County, Indiana address. The initial investigation by […]
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Local Train Fatality
DECATUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SHERIFF WILLIAM B. MEYERROSE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On February 3, 2023 at approximately 3:21 PM, Decatur County Central Dispatchreceived a call of a male that had been struck by a train. […]
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Washington Township Trustee and Advisory Board Meet
On Tuesday January 31st at 5:00pm Washington Township Trustee Beverly Rivera and the Washington Township Advisory Board met for a discussion of a variety of topics. Old business was reviewed and updated. Trustee Rivera and […]
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Grant Application for 2024 Funding Available
Grant applications for 2024 funding from the Decatur County United Fund are now available. Any 501 (c) 3, tax-exempt, human service organization serving Decatur County interested inapplying for a grant should contact the United Fund […]
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Decatur County United Fund Held Their Annual Meeting on Tuesday.
The United Fund core values of integrity, diversity, excellence, and accountability still hold true, especially during this past year. Their mission is: Together Building Hope, Health, & Stability for Our Community. They couldn’t do the […]
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Indiana Department of Education Presents
Key Findings of Statewide Parent Survey
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today presented results from a statewide survey aimed at better understanding parents’ perceptions in order to continue improving K-12 education in the state of Indiana. The results […]