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The Decatur City Council approved a $3,500 contribution to this year’s Fourth of July fireworks, adding $1,000 to last year’s amount without new unbudgeted spending. Council members highlighted the Chamber’s work and local business donations that make the $25,000 show possible.
Adams County is drafting a new ordinance to standardize parking‑lot signage across all county‑owned properties, including required ordinance‑number postings.
Adams County commissioners reviewed a new Justice Center layout from Elevatus and scheduled a courthouse walk‑through with Garmong and SEI as planning moves into the refinement stage.
Feeling property tax sticker shock? Learn how Adams County moved from manual assessments to XSoft CAMA software, why values are spiking 12% statewide, and the Indiana laws that still require a human touch in your home’s valuation.
Discover how the Decatur Herald celebrates local talent through its Hidden Gems series. Share your hobby or small business story and be featured alongside community creators like Kevin Piercy of Hidden Treasures Antiques and Goods.