Local News
GDC Interview
On Wednesday we had the GDC in at the WTRE studio. We talked about ribbon cuttings, Women in Business Conference, 41st annual summer day of golf fundraiser, and the HR power hour. Also get to […]
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DCCF Awards Grants and Scholarships
In the past month the Decatur County Community Foundation has awarded $178,214.41 in grants and $336,964.66 in scholarships. The Fund for Women and Children kicked things off at the end of April with an award to an organization that improves the lives of women and children […]
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Bookmobile Change
The Bookmobile will not be running on Wednesday, May 27th.
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Decatur County Community Schools
Decatur County Community Schools were in on Wednesday to wrap up the 2025-2026 academic school year. Graduation will take place this Saturday for both North Decatur at 12 Noon and South Decatur is at 9 […]
Regional News
ISP K9 ‘Smitty’ Retires
Peru, IN– Indiana State Police K9 Smitty has officially retired. He has faithfully served our community for 8 years, working alongside his partner, Trooper Doug Weaver. K9 Smitty, a ten-year-old Belgian Malinois, was chosen as […]
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Master Motor Carrier Inspector Kevin Bowsman Awarded 2025 Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year
(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Police held its annual awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments that too often go unrecognized. Department personnel, both […]
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Indiana outpacing neighbors in population growth
Indiana added nearly 39,000 residents last year, outpacing all neighboring states and the national average in population growth. More than 80% of Indiana’s population gains are a result of people moving into our state, with […]
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Safeguarding minors on social media
This session, I supported a new law creating a framework to protect minors on social media. House Enrolled Act 1408 requires parental consent before children under 16 can open social media accounts, gives parents greater ability […]
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Community Connections
On Wednesday we had the GDC in where they talked about ribbon cuttings, lunch and learn, and women in business. The GDC had two special guests today which where Cutting Edge Sporting Goods and Edward […]
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Hospital Foundation of Decatur County Funds Innovative Ultrasound Technology for Rehab Department
Greensburg, IN — March 30, 2026 — The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Foundation) has fulfilled a Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) Rehabilitation Department Grant to support the purchase of the Butterfly iQ3, expanding therapeutic resources available to patients. The Butterfly […]