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Arrest made in 1988 slaying of April Tinsley

By JANNAYA ANDREWS
Decatur Daily Democrat

Sheriff’s department now seeking confinement officer

    Adams County Sheriff Shane Rekeweg announced the sheriff’s office is accepting applications for the position of a confinement officer. There will be an opening for full-time confinement officers, along with the possibility of openings for part-time confinement officers.

Summer events in downtown Decatur begin tonight

    The 2018 Downtown Decatur Summer Concert Series schedule was recently released. Each concert will be held on Madison Street throughout the summer. Food vendors will be available, as will adult beverages by 2-Pour Guys.

Library hours for Memorial Day weekend

    The Adams Public Library System will operate normal hours on May 26 — from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. n Decatur and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Geneva. However, both will be closed May 27-28. for Memorial Day.
    The Berne Public Library will be closed from May 26-27 for Memorial Day.

Gunman opens fire in Texas high school, killing up to 10

SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — At least one gunman opened fire at a Houston-area high school Friday, killing eight to 10 people, most of them students, authorities said, in the nation's deadliest such attack since the massacre in Florida that gave rise to a campaign by teens for gun control.

Police investigate report of gun near Southeast, all clear given

    There was a call to Decatur police Thursday afternoon about a male walking around McBarnes Street with a rifle. As a precaution, according to officials, Officer Trent Busse called Southeast Elementary School and told the school to lock down while the incident was investigated.

Fire hydrants, water mains flushed starting today

    The Decatur Water Department will test fire hydrants and clean water mains from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. starting Monday.
    To reduce the risk of possible damage to laundry items, the water department recommends residents to conduct laundry after 5 p.m. on these dates.

C.R. 350W is now open to traffic

    Adams County Engineer Tim Barkey announced C.R. 350W is now open to traffic between Winchester Road and U.S. 27.
    VTF of Celina, Ohio, has completed the replacement of the small structure at Gresley Tile.

Polling centers for the May 8 primary election

    Adams County residents may cast their vote at any one six polling locations in the May 8 primary election.
     Voting center locations are:
    — Bridge Community Church, 1403 Winchester Road, Decatur;
    — K of C Hall, 1703 High St., Decatur;

Polling centers for the May 8 primary election

    Adams County residents may cast their vote at any one six polling locations in the May 8 primary election.
     Voting center locations are:
    — Bridge Community Church, 1403 Winchester Road, Decatur;
    — K of C Hall, 1703 High St., Decatur;