Geneva Council Gives Provisional OK to $375K Paving Bid Ahead of 2026 Grant Decision

Decatur Herald

Geneva’s Town Council provisionally accepted a $375,000 Brooks Construction paving bid for the 2026 Community Crossings grant while INDOT work continues on U.S. 27.

Decatur July 4th Fireworks Moved to July 2 Amid Bridge Closure Logistics

Decatur Herald

Decatur, Indiana, moves its 2026 Independence Day celebration to July 2. Mayor Dan Rickord and City Council address traffic concerns and safety planning due to the US 224 bridge closure.

Possible Strong El Niño Could Shape Winter Weather in Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio

Federal climate forecasters say a developing El Niño could influence winter and early‑spring weather across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, bringing warmer temperatures, more mixed precipitation and higher early‑season moisture.