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The Decatur County Commissioners met on Monday. The board approved the claims. Mark Mohr gave an update. They are continuing to finish bridge 239 on Washington Street. They are currently waiting on railing to get […]

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Saturday signed Executive Orders 21-28 and 21-29. The Executive Orders expire on Dec. 1, 2021. “Today, I’m extending the public health emergency for another 30 days to maintain critical […]

On a wet, rainy field, the Chargers found a way to win and advance to its third sectional championship game in as many years. To advance, the Chargers had to defeat a well-known foe in […]

From Clerk of the Decatur County Court, Adina Roberts The Decatur County Clerk’s Office wishes toremind Decatur County Voters that there is noelection in November 2021. This is DecaturCounties off year so no Elections will […]

COLUMBUS, Indiana – Legal Aid announces a Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight county district on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The district includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and […]

Ashley Wilson talks about the sex offender registry during a recent program on WTRE featuring Decatur County Sheriff Dave Durant and Wilson who works for the department. The timing for this segment of the program […]

From Decatur County Sheriff Dave Durant – On October 27, 2021, at approximately 11:04 p.m., Deputies with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 6000 block of west State Road 46 for multiple […]

45-year old Andrew Witkemper had his initial hearing Wednesday afternoon in Decatur Circuit Court. The court set bond at $25,000. A jury trial was set for February 16th. Witkemper faces charges which include allegations of: […]