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Library hosts Battle of the Books

2011-05-02T10:01:30-04:00

Elementary and junior high students from across the county gathered at the Greensburg Public Library Saturday to compete in Battle of the Books.

Westport Baptist youth experience 24-hour homelessness

2011-05-02T09:59:03-04:00

By 1 p.m. on Saturday - only five hours into their 24 hours of being "homeless" - Pam Baltus reported the Westport Baptist Church youth group had already collected 1.5 Ford Excursions full of donations for Love Chapel in Columbus and Bread of Life in Greensburg.

Americans gather joyfully to mark bin Laden death

2011-05-02T09:44:36-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) — Joyous at the release of a decade's frustration, Americans streamed to the site of the World Trade Center, the gates of the White House and smaller but no less jubilant gatherings across the nation to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden — cheering, waving flags and belting the national anthem.

North students reach out to Africa

2011-05-02T09:39:21-04:00

Two students from North Decatur High School are putting forth extra effort to help those in need in Africa.

Myers retires from MainSource after 48 years

2011-05-02T09:35:37-04:00

Dudley Myers began working for MainSource Bank as a bookkeeper, and 48 years later, employees of the bank held a Friday banquet to see him off on a long, quiet retirement.

Greensburg Meals on Wheels honors volunteer drivers

2011-05-02T09:28:52-04:00

A banquet to honor the volunteer drivers for Greensburg's Meals On Wheels program was held at the Adult Center Thursday.

Local Man Plays A Role In Congo's Education System

2011-01-29T08:30:10-05:00

"I'm 67. I'm still in good shape. I wanted to do something that's a little more than doing tax returns," said Greensburg resident and retired CPA Richard Hollowell.

First Major Snowfall Slows Down The Day

2010-12-13T09:00:34-05:00

The schools were closed, and the cars were rolling a little slower yesterday morning, but the Greensburg Street Department and the the Decatur County Highway Department were busy making sure streets all through Decatur County were safe for drivers.

It's Christmas Time In The City Of Greensburg

2010-12-05T21:35:21-05:00

In the cold, night air, parents stood in line with their children, waiting for their turn to meet the man of the evening at the Greensburg Christmas Walk.

Firefighters Enjoy High-Level Honda Training

2010-11-22T08:30:36-05:00

Greensburg firefighter Craig Johannigman dangled about 70 feet above the hard asphalt, tips of his boots clinging to the beige siding of the factory wall as he tried to hold the rope between one hand and keep the basket carrying his patient steady as the wind whipped mercilessly.