News

This anhydrous tank came loose from a truck and overturned near the intersection of West Main and North Michigan Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured in the accident.

• Overturned anhydrous tank diverts traffic

  Traffic was held up for between 30 and 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon at Highway 46 and 421 near downtown due to a single-single vehicle accident involving a truck on eastbound on 46.
   

  May 22, 2013 2 Photos

• Historical Society to host ice cream social Saturday
• Mayor proclaims EMS appreciation week in Decatur County
• EMA director talks changes in wake of tornado anniversary
• Library to kick off summer reading program in renovated building

Must Read

• In fan fiction, your favorite characters do what you want them to

  When J.J. Abrams took over the "Star Trek" franchise in 2009, he boldly went where the series hadn't gone before — romantically — pairing Uhura with Spock. Many fans disliked the change. Some loved it. Others didn't care, because they just wanted to see Kirk and Spock make out.

  May 22, 2013 1 Photo

• VIDEO: Orlando shootout tied to Boston bomb suspect
• Okla. officials vow not to quit looking until everyone is found

Obituaries

• Another memoir to read this summer

  Recently, I had recommended that you read Rod Dreher’s bestseller “The Little Way of Ruthie Leming”, but who could predict I would soon pick up a copy of Christopher Buckley’s “Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir”?
   

  May 22, 2013

• Lillie M. Kelly, 69
• Casey Lee Crowell, 42
• A. Rebecca Ammerman, 88
• Bert L. Martin, 90

Sports

• Softball teams advance to semifinals

  The Greensburg and South Decatur softball teams advanced to the semifinals of the sectional tournament Tuesday night.

  May 22, 2013

• Decatur County sports digest announcements for May 22
• Chargers shoot season low in tri meet
• North wins 18-6 on Senior Night
• Six local girls bow out in Shelbyville

Features

Anna Burkhart and her aunt, Jenny Burkhart, both sat for a haircut at Magic Act Salon and Day Spa Saturday afternoon. Both Decatur County residents elected to donate several inches of their hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that fashions hairpieces for children suffering long-term hair loss.

• North Decatur Elementary student, aunt donate to Locks of Love.

  Nine-year-old Anna Burkhart has spent the last year growing out her hair for a very special purpose.
   

  April 29, 2013 2 Photos

• Skybird residents give boost to Meals on Wheels
• Local survivors re-join the battle against breast cancer
• Senior Stars: Norma Coleman
• Stars of stage and screen showcase Spring Chautauqua

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