Decatur News

Several big-budget building projects moved forward Friday, thanks to the Allen County Commissioners.

"Big crowd discusses golf carts" is the headline to this July 8th story by Bob Shraluka in the Decatur Daily Democrat.

Among those preparing for the gathering are, from left, Bill Ferguson, national director of the ACC/FMCA; Sheri Tomaszewski, treasurer; Annette Aiken, secretary; and Lloyd Holloway, member; rear, North Adams Superintendent Wylie Sirk; "Chip" Aiken, ACC/FMCA president and husband of Annette; Wendy Holloway, membership chairwoman and wife of Lloyd; ...

Flowers are being pulled from the planters and trash is being dumped in them. And on at least two occasions of late, dog feces have been left in front of two store fronts.

Using umbrellas in the sprinkles were Jacob Haviland of Decatur; his mother, Jackie Haviland; Sue Eichhorn and husband Kent Eichhorn of Decatur; and one of the Eichhorns' grandchildren, Holly Mailloux of Monroe.

MADISON, Ind. - It was a grim reminder of how dangerous the sport can be. Jean Theoret flipped his Miss Belo's Pizza unlimited hydroplane during a heat race Saturday at the Madison Regatta on the Ohio River.

The Adams County event, which reportedly brought in some $66,000 to fight cancer and help its victims, was held at Adams Central School.

The offices for Adams County, Decatur, Berne, and Geneva will be closed on Friday due to the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.

American Industrial Partners is a step closer to getting into the recreational vehicle business since its $53 million bid for Fleetwood has been approved by a bankruptcy court judge.

It was announced that the event has already made more than $40,000. Some 60 cancer survivors walked the first lap , then were joined by dozens of caregivers and six members of the Decatur Fire Department who walked in the heat while wearing full firefighting gear.

Here is a list of area fireworks displays in celebration of Independence Day: Adams County Decatur: Fireworks at dark Saturday downtown.

A young Decatur man who pleaded guilty to 14 charges on Thursday in Adams Circuit Court received a 26 1/2-year prison sentence from Judge Fred A. Schurger.

A fire believed to have been caused by lightning destroyed a good-sized barn owned by Jerry Gallmeyer on County Rd.

Work Valued at Nearly $71million in 34 Different Counties INDIANAPOLIS - There are eight new local road projects among the 56 total projects that have been advertised for bid by INDOT as part of the continuing push to spend the $658 million allocated to Indiana as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act .

Here, Sam Gerke of Decatur is shown polishing the 1929 Ford Model A owned by John A. Kintz of rural Decatur.

Elementary-school-age students began participation on Monday and will finish on Friday to "play, create, and invent in ways that augment traditional education," according to an announcement.

President Dick Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez became the first national leader still in office to promote a cell phone, taking time during his weekly TV show, "Alo Presidente," to introduce the new Vergatorio model.

The Salvation Army has already started its Tools for School campaign in Allen County.

By KRISTIN BARON The community garden located just outside of Decatur at the former Bookout Farm on Salem Rd.

The cyclists from the ABATE group arrived around noon. The rally included a cycle stunt show that ESPN filmed, food from eight vendors, and rock music by The Kegels plus guest vocalist Johnny Mendez.