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Agency: Mosquito-borne virus risk remains until hard freeze

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials say a rare mosquito-borne virus that's killed one Indiana resident will remain a threat until the first hard freeze of the fall occurs.

School, senior menus for Oct. 14-18

Adams Central
    Monday — Chicken alfredo, garlic toast, broccoli, mixed fruit, milk.
    Tuesday — Nachos, black beans, salsa, juice cup, milk.
    Wednesday — Sloppy joe sandwich, corn, cinnamon spiced apple slices, grain (HS), milk.

White House and Democrats clash over rules for impeachment

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, JIM MUSTIAN and MIKE BALSAMO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Constitution gives the House "the sole power of impeachment" — but it confers that authority without an instruction manual.

Rickord wins appeal to run for Decatur mayor

    The Decatur mayoral race is officially back on between Democrat Daniel Rickord and Republican Ken Meyer after Rickord, through his attorney, Joseph Johnson II, appealed his disqualification from the race, a decision made by the Adams County Election Board.

Public Artist Lofts, studio tours offered Oct. 5

    The 2nd Street Lofts will host an artist studio tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5. This is a unique opportunity to visit artist studios, see works in progress, shop and learn.
    Live music and refreshments will be available at the stops. Visitors may tour the following subjects:

After bankruptcy filing, Purdue Pharma may not be off hook

    OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners expressed sympathy but not responsibility for the nation's opioid crisis as the company filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night, part of a move to settle some 2,600 lawsuits — most from state and local governments.

Key takeaways from the 2020 Democratic candidates’ debate

    HOUSTON — Democratic debate night No. 3: Attacks and counter-attacks. Love for one former president, loathing for the current one. A 76-year-old front-runner essentially got called old, and he turned around and called another rival a "socialist."

Local students holding donation drive

    Two local juniors, Avree Armes of Adams Central Community Schools and Blake Gilbert of South Adams Schools, will host a donation drive for Energized By Ebony from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the Monroe Fire Station.

School, senior menus for Sept. 16-20

Adams Central
    Monday — Chicken caesar wrap, Romaine lettuce salad, dressing, fresh veggies, peaches, Keebler Bug grahams, milk.
    Tuesday — Sloppy joe sandwich, corn, fresh veggies, mixed fruit, grain (HS), milk.

BHS student arrested for dealing controlled substance

 

 

 

By JANNAYA ANDREWS
Decatur Daily Democrat