The Story Behind the Decatur Herald

Decatur Herald

Decatur’s newest source for local news didn’t begin in a newsroom. It started at a kitchen table, with one resident’s frustration that too many important decisions in the community were happening with little public visibility — and too many rumors filling the gaps on social media.

PENTAGON RELEASES DECLASSIFIED U.F.O. FILES

WASHINGTON — If you were hoping the Pentagon’s newly released U.F.O. files would confirm little green men or lizard people walking among us, you’ll have to keep looking. The Defense Department’s newly declassified material shows no evidence of extraterrestrial life, but it does offer the public its broadest look yet at decades of unexplained sightings reported by U.S. service members.

FBI Raids Virginia Senator’s Office in Statewide Corruption Probe

Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at multiple Virginia sites, including the office of State Sen. Louise Lucas, as part of a statewide corruption probe. The longtime Democratic lawmaker said she was unaware of the reason for the raids, which also targeted a cannabis dispensary linked to her. The FBI has not released details about the investigation.

Adams County Homeowners Report Sharp Increases in Property Tax Assessments

It’s the time of year many homeowners dread — when the annual property tax assessment arrives in the mailbox. This year, for a number of Adams County residents, the envelope … Read more