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Vehicles to be towed as Inclement weather approaches

    The Indiana State Police will begin clearing abandoned vehicles from state, interstate and U.S. highways in advance of the approaching weather system forecast for tonight and into tomorrow morning.

Wednesday edition not available due to bitterly cold temperatures

    Due to dangerously cold temperatures the Wednesday, Jan. 30, edition of The Decatur Daily Democrat will not be delivered to homes, businesses or vendors. The Wednesday edition will be delivered as soon as it is safe for our carriers and drivers to do so.

Dangerous wind chills settle in the area

By JANNAYA ANDREWS
Decatur Daily Democrat

Decatur trash, recycling schedules altered

    The City of Decatur’s trash and recycling collection schedule for the week of Jan. 28, has been altered due to the forecast of extremely low temperatures. The forecast of below-zero temperatures makes it dangerous for the city’s trash and collection crews to be outside.

George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War

HOUSTON (AP) — He was the man who sought a “kinder, and gentler nation,” and the o

2 arrested after hostage situation in Berne

By JANNAYA ANDREWS
Decatur Daily Democrat

Common council to meet in executive session tonight

    The Decatur Common Council members will meet in Executive Session at 6 p.m. Nov. 26 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 172 N. 2nd Street, to negotiate with industrial agents pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4)(H).

Decatur City Council to meet Tuesday

    The Decatur City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Hall building.

Wednesday is Pro Bono Day at APLS

    Sprunger & Sprunger law firm will host a Pro Bono Day at the Decatur and Geneva public libraries from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday. No fee or appointment is required. This event will be closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m.

St. Mark's Fall Fest Saturday

    The St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 546 West U.S. 224 Fall Fest will be held Saturday, with a silent auction from 4:30-7 p.m. and dinner served from 4:30-6:30 p.m.