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Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:36am

New limits set as COVID-19 crisis spikes

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories from the lengthy emergency meeting held Wednesday evening between Adams County Health Officer Dr. Michael Ainsworth...

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:30am

Morris, Shifferly shoot Squaws to win

DECATUR— After finally getting their season underway, the Bellmont Squaws, who grabbed two wins this past weekend, jumped out to an early first-half lead with deadly shooting and good half-court...

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 11:18am

Honoring those who have served this Veterans Day

Veterans Day for many means a day off work, coupled with frustration government offices — along with many businesses — are closed, meaning utilizing that rare mid-week...

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 4:19pm

Decatur Walmart temporarily closes

The Decatur Walmart store temporarily shut its doors Tuesday “as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize...

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 11:14am

Local COVID-19 testing clinic to remain open Veterans Day

Due to the recent demand for COVID-19 testing, the local testing clinic will remain open Wednesday. Officials had earlier announced the clinic would be closed in honor of Veterans...

Latest Headlines

Biden transition OK'd to start as Trump runs out of options

11/24/2020 - 12:00pm
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response

11/24/2020 - 11:00am
Biden set to formally introduce his national security team

11/24/2020 - 10:00am
Trump's legal team cried vote fraud, but courts found none

11/23/2020 - 2:00pm
Jury duty? No thanks, say many, forcing trials to be delayed

11/23/2020 - 2:00pm
Trump aims to box in Biden abroad, but it may not work

11/23/2020 - 1:00pm
Biden expected to nominate Blinken as secretary of state

11/23/2020 - 12:00pm
3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

11/23/2020 - 11:00am
What does emergency use for a COVID-19 vaccine mean?

11/20/2020 - 2:00pm
Mich. leaders head to DC as Trump bids to subvert election

11/20/2020 - 1:00pm
Biden to meet with Pelosi, Schumer as challenges loom

11/20/2020 - 1:00pm
American passenger recalls trying to kill train attacker

11/20/2020 - 1:00pm
Mnuchin denies he's trying to hinder incoming administration

11/20/2020 - 12:00pm
Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

11/18/2020 - 11:00am
Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon

11/18/2020 - 10:00am

News

11/24/2020 - 1:00pm

NYC's first African American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press

Biden transition OK'd to start as Trump runs out of options

For holiday travel, England uses tests to reduce quarantines

Texts: US census manager told counters to use fake answers

Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response

Biden set to formally introduce his national security team

Sports

11/18/2020 - 7:30am

Morris, Shifferly shoot Squaws to win

DECATUR— After finally getting their season underway, the Bellmont Squaws, who grabbed two wins this past weekend, jumped out to an earl

Big second half leads Jets into sectional finals

Squaws finish second at SA Invite; Krol shoots 90

Hall takes over top spot with Bellmont Football

McBride excited to start collegiate career

Bellmont football coach resigns; Hall promoted to head spot

Entertainment

11/23/2020 - 1:00pm

Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer

Trebek brought consensus, class to a nation in need of both

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over wife-beater claims

Curious about going to a movie theater? 7 things to know

US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

Toobin suspended by the New Yorker, steps away from CNN

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