Greensburg Daily News, Greensburg, IN Local News

County Debates How To Spread Sardinia Septic Money

2010-09-08T21:24:44-04:00

Under an agreed order with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Decatur County has been working with the unincorporated town of Sardinia to repair or replace inadequate septic systems in order to clean up Poplar Root Creek.

History Comes Alive For Students

2010-09-08T11:30:50-04:00

Greensburg Community High School students took a tour of military history with a visit to the Historical Society of Decatur County Museum.

Commissioners Put Leash On County Pet Owners

2010-09-08T10:30:23-04:00

The Decatur County Commissioners approved a new Animal Control Ordinance for the county during their regular meeting Tuesday morning.

Dog's Unfortunate Death Comes Before County

2010-09-08T08:00:38-04:00

On the heels of the Decatur County Commissioners' approval of the new animal control ordinance, they heard about an experience Donna and Cary Sebastian had with the department of Animal Control.

New Tracking System Offers Better Weapon In War On Meth

2010-09-04T08:56:14-04:00

Battling meth and its production has been a priority of law enforcers and legislators for more than a decade. In another step in the war, the Indiana State Police is tightening the rope around those wishing to manufacture the nefarious drug.

Littlest Royals Ready For The Tree City Spotlight

2010-09-03T14:54:18-04:00

Every year, the Tree City Fall Festival gets underway with the crowning of the littlest royals in the county. This year is no exception as the smallest princes and princesses prepare to take the stage to win the coveted crown and ride in every parade for the next year, among other benefits.

County APC Puts Business On The Table

2010-09-03T14:44:43-04:00

The Decatur County Area Plan Commission did not have a petition come to a vote during their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, after one petition was withdrawn and the other was tabled.

County BZA Upholds Ordinance, Denies Whipple Request

2010-09-02T15:52:12-04:00

Kevin and Carol Whipple's request for a permanent special exception to enable them to have three individual septic systems rather than a private on-site sanitary sewage treatment plant required by county ordinances was denied on Wednesday.

CAC Grant Applications Available

2010-09-02T15:48:14-04:00

The Community Action Coalition will be accepting grant applications for the 2011 funding cycle. The CAC funds individuals, groups and organizations working to help abolish local drug and alcohol problems.

Record Named Rotary's Teacher Of The Year

2010-09-01T07:50:20-04:00

The Greensburg Rotary Club gathered at the home of Larry and Beverly Moore for their annual Steak Fry to honor Julie Record as their educator of the year.