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House to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Bill

July 11, 2026 by Staff

The House is set to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. President Donald Trump has signaled support, but critics warn of darker winter mornings.

Categories National News, News Tags daylight saving bill, Donald Trump, House vote, permanent daylight saving, Sunshine Protection Act, time change legislation, U.S. Congress

Geneva Redevelopment Commission reviews finances, project bids, and park improvements

July 9, 2026 by Staff

The Geneva Redevelopment Commission reviewed its spring tax draw, mid‑year spending, project bids, park improvements, and upcoming appropriations during its latest meeting.

Categories News Tags Geneva Indiana, Geneva Redevelopment Commission, local government, park improvements, parking lot bids, playground updates, redevelopment meeting, tax draw, TIF funds, town projects

Decatur Board of Works Approves Water‑Project Contracts and Department Upgrades

July 8, 2026 by Staff

Decatur’s Board of Works approved water‑system contracts, rail agreements, equipment upgrades, and personnel appointments during its July 7 meeting.

Categories Adams County, Decatur, News Tags city contracts, Davis-Bacon compliance, Decatur Board of Works, eminent domain case, handheld radios, rail agreements, street department trucks, wastewater upgrades, water project

Decatur zoning board approves home machine shop, setback variances

July 8, 2026 by Staff

Decatur’s zoning board approved a home machine shop and three variances for a Madison Street project during its July 7 meeting.

Categories Adams County, Decatur, News Tags Decatur Indiana zoning board, Decatur zoning appeals, home occupation machine shop, lot coverage variance, Madison Street project, North 10th Street zoning, setback variance

Decatur Council Allocates Opioid Funds, Supports Judicial Center Plan, Honors Carpenter

July 8, 2026 by Staff

Decatur Council directs opioid funds to Project Connect, backs judicial center planning, and honors Bill Carpenter’s 49 years of service.

Categories Decatur, News Tags 2027 budget schedule, Adams County, Bill Carpenter retirement, Decatur City Council, Decatur Indiana government, judicial center planning, opioid settlement funds, Project Connect
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