Decatur County News

With a special prosecutor and a special judge, the trial for a former Greensburg Police officer got underway in Decatur County Circuit Court Monday.

This year's Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday, Nov. 26. In an effort to prevent senseless injuries and fatalities from happening on Indiana's roadways, the Indiana State Police and the Decatur County Sheriff's Department will be part of the Safe Family Travel enforcement blitz.

This small airplane sits quietly in the airfield at the Mount Comfort Airport in Hancock County.

The Decatur County Commissioners began their meeting, Monday, by discussing the eastern entrance to the community at Lake McCoy.

Cooperation between Decatur County and the City of Greensburg enabled the approval of a $745,000 transportation enhancement grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation .

A single vehicle accident on a county road east of Greensburg resulted in the death of a local man on over the weekend.

Newly instated Decatur County SheriffA's Deputy Robert Goodfellow is sworn in to the position by Judge John Westhafer on Monday morning.

According to the Decatur County SheriffA's Department, the Jeep driven by Jeremy McGuire, 19, was traveling north on State Road 3 hauling a trailer with pick-up truck on top.

The Decatur County Republican Party hosted Senatorial candidate Don Bates Jr. as a special guest speaker both for the Women's Club and the Party meetings Monday evening.

Once again, the community showed its support for local non-profits by filling the Knights of Columbus Hall with auction-goers. This year's event, the largest single evening of fundraising for the Decatur County United Fund added approximately $55,000 to the tally of this year's campaign, DCUF Executive Director Joane Cunningham reported.

A longtime Republican state legislator from southeastern Indiana has decided to not see re-election next year.

The Decatur County Republican Women will host their regular monthly meeting, Monday, with a special guest speaker.

A man who police previously said was shot by officers during a chase in Decatur County Tuesday actually shot himself, Indiana State Police said Friday.

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An employee at the Shell gas station near Cross County Plaza reported an armed robbery during a 911 call at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Decatur County, Ind. - A robbery suspect was critically wounded in a shootout late Tuesday with Indiana state troopers and Greensburg police, according to Indiana State Police.

In order to support its ongoing philanthropic efforts throughout Decatur County, the Greensburg Omega chapter of Tri Kappa will hold its second annual Basket Bingo this week.

Following in the success of the previous Cover Crop Field Days in the county, the Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District is bringing the event back for another round, this time with a seasonal twist.

Recently, local fire departments received significant assistance from the Eagles Grant for Automated External Defibrillators and other equipment.

Elizabeth Bailey In early December, a new resource for families will begin in Decatur County.