Category Archives: Community

Good Sam serving up Irish blessings for first "Office Lunch" of the year
March 12, 2022 -The Good Samaritan Inn is serving up Irish Stew this St. Patrick's Day for its first Office Lunch of the year, with proceeds going to the Noon Meal Program at Good Samaritan Inn. Local...
Mar 12, 2022

LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the EDC
March 11, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the impact of Decatur air service, growing technology that allows virtual visits to Decatur ...
Mar 11, 2022

LISTEN: Brinkoetter Home Highlight for March 11
March 11, 2022 - Tom Brinkoetter talks about the current home market and introduces a new team member, Tyler Ball. Agent Michael Sexton also highlights a home in Mt Zion that is two for the price of o...
Mar 11, 2022

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur receives $40,000 grant to support digital skills training
March 10, 2022 - Comcast announced today that it has awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur (BGCD) a $40,000 "Lift Zone Opportunity Fund" grant. The grant will support digital skills training at...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 10, 2022

Macon Resources Inc. reveals new historical timeline
March 10, 2022 - This morning MRI revealed the organization's first historical timeline, a culmination of the agency's rich 60+ year history. "Today, we're celebrating our timeline we created to honor...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 10, 2022

LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
March 10, 2022 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the sheriff's office over the years and historic buildings of Decatur.
Michelle Mitchell Mar 10, 2022

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District
March 9, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Shrek the Musical Junior, School's Out Day Camp, summer reopenings, open jobs, and announces a Memorial Da...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 09, 2022

St. Patrick's Day Parade moved to Sunday due to weather
March 9, 2022 - The St. Patrick's Day Parade has been moved from Saturday, March 12, to Sunday, March 13 at noon due to the weather forecast. With winter weather coming into the forecast this Thursday...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 09, 2022 Amanda Marie / Unsplash

Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau annual report recap
March 8, 2022 - In 2021, Tourism was in such a shocked state from COVID. Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Teri Hammel spoke about the pandemic and what they have planne...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 08, 2022

City crews working on pothole repairs
March 7, 2022 - With winter weather winding down, you may notice city crews doing pothole repairs. The city has two crews out on a daily basis filling potholes. This time of year, they can have up to ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 07, 2022