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The Decatur City Council approved permits for Downtown Decatur Day and the Decatur Pride Festival, outlining event schedules, setup times, and required street closures for activities on the Madison Street Plaza and surrounding streets.
The Decatur City Council introduced a 15% water rate increase to cover new debt service tied to the city’s SRF‑funded water project. A public hearing and final vote are set for June 2, with financing expected to close June 25.
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.
The technical climax of Van Wert’s data center battle exposes a fragile Germann Road aquifer debate, defensive city well reports, and a 20-year-old zoning contract that left the council powerless.
Van Wert residents launch a moral battle against a $10B data center, exposing the threat to the historic Marsh Foundation trust, vulnerable children, and local horse farms.