Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

2022 Argenta IceFest set for February 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCbIxodLm4M February 9, 2022 - On Saturday, February 12, Argenta's Elm Street will become a festival for 2022's IceFest. This will be the sixth year of IceFest, with mo...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

Decatur Family YMCA accepting applicants for Petrowski Scholarship
February 9, 2022 - The Decatur Family YMCA is currently accepting applications for two $500 scholarships for a male and female high school senior that has participated in their soccer program. The Pet...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

LISTEN: Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare
February 9, 2022 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about community projects, masks, importance of sharing accurate information, and the need to increase healthcare ...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

Wet Nose Wednesday - Uma Thurman
Hello, I'm Uma Thurman, and I've been at the shelter for about a month. It took me a little bit to feel comfortable here, but now I'm ready to mingle! I'd love to live in a home where I could make oth...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

LISTEN: Howard G. Buffett, Zach Shields and Lisa Gregory
February 9, 2022 - Howard G. Buffett, Zach Shields and Lisa Gregory joined Byers & Co to talk about the announced $9 million dollar FFA facility to be built in Decatur.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District
February 9, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about virtual recreation, youth softball and baseball registrations, art club, lacrosse, the Devon, and hirin...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 09, 2022

Paul's Confectionery reopening tomorrow
February 8, 2022 - Three weeks ago there was a fire behind Paul's Confectionery on N Water St. The fire forced the closure of Marietta St. for several days. This led to no parking for Paul's customers...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 08, 2022

History of the Heartland invites those interested in local history to join community consortium
February 8, 2022 - History of the Heartland invites any groups, individuals, and organizations interested in local history, historic preservation or beautification in Macon County to call (217) 791-13...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 08, 2022

LISTEN: Tupper on Sports
February 8, 2022 - Mark Tupper talks about the upcoming big matchup for the Illini with #3 Purdue, the Olympics, and Lovie Smith's new job as head coach of the Houston Texans.
Michelle Mitchell Feb 08, 2022

LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
February 8, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about adult scholarships, grants, the Imagination Library, Dani Kater Rubin Fund COVID kits, and Young Leaders...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 08, 2022