Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

January 5, 2021 - Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist, has announced the application period for the 2021 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service helps ...

January 5, 2021 - The Decatur Park District has partnered with the Champaign Park District and Normal Parks and Recreation Department to begin the Central Illinois Esports League. The league will have...

January 6, 2021 - The Community Foundation of Macon County has announced a new educational scholarship opportunity available to individuals age 24 or older who live in Macon County and either currentl...

January 5, 2021 - State Senator Andy Manar joined Byers & Co to talk about his decision to step down, his years of service, his future plans, and his thoughts on Decatur.

January 4, 2021 - As of tomorrow, all DPS schools will shift virtual learning back to their standard bell schedule, in order for teachers and families to get adjusted to the normal schedule for when s...

Introducing June! She's a 4 year old spayed female Black Labrador retriever and Border Collie. June's been at the shelter since just before Christmas 2020, so she's ready to find her fur-ever home. We...

January 4, 2021 - The Decatur Police Department announced it arrested 10 offenders for impaired driving during the winter holiday enforcement campaign. Additional citations included: 1 Seat Belt citat...

January 4, 2021 - With the first (big) snowfall covering Central Illinois in a blanket of snow, sledders took to the hills around the area. The Decatur Park District offered suggestions for sledders o...

January 4, 2021 - Matt Fairchild of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to announce the final winner of a $500 Visa Gift Card with Hickory Point Bank and The Refresh!

December 31, 2020 - Anthony Walker joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about the variety of ways of helping the community.