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Free income tax preparation assistance available
February 15, 2022 - Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Ill...
Feb 15, 2022
Scholarship & grant programs available for area youth pursuing careers in agriculture
February 15, 2022 - High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for a $2,000 Farm Credit Illinois Agriculture Scholarship. Thirty scholarships will be given in 2022 with ...
Feb 15, 2022
LISTEN: Drew Early and Dr. Cris Valdez
February 15, 2022 - Drew Early, CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital and Dr. Cris Valdez, President of Richland Community College, joined Byers & Co to announce a $3.2 Million gift by the Decatur Memo...
Feb 15, 2022
Love Beyond Salvation Army campaign announced for 2022
February 14, 2022 - Valentine's Day will see a new take on love this year. Known for serving lost, hungry and hurting people throughout the year, The Salvation Army is releasing its new national campa...
Feb 14, 2022
Decatur Area Arts Council's Summer International Event to feature the circus this year
February 14, 2022 - Every year the Decatur Area Arts Council hosts an "International Event" at the Madden Arts Center (125 N. Water St.). This will feature a 2-month long gallery exhibit, as well as p...
Feb 14, 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...
Feb 08, 2022
National Burn Safety Week focuses on theme of "Burning Issues in the Kitchen"
February 7, 2022 - National Burn Awareness Week February 6-12, is an initiative of the American Burn Association. Burn Awareness Week, observed the first full week in February, is a window of opportun...
Feb 07, 2022
DAAC First Friday Gallery Walk postponed
February 3, 2022 - Due to the weather the Decatur Area Arts Council will be closed Friday, February 4. They encourage you to break out the art supplies and get ready for another snow day.The monthly F...
Feb 03, 2022
How to prevent and thaw frozen pipes
February 2, 2022 - When water freezes, the expansion puts pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. Even strong pipes can be broken by freezing water. Pipes that freeze ...
Feb 02, 2022
House passes Davis' bill honoring SPC Jeremy Ridlen
February 2, 2022 - U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis announced yesterday that his legislation to honor fallen SPC Jeremy Ridlen has unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, H.R. 3759, woul...
Feb 02, 2022