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The Virginia Supreme Court has declined to certify a closely contested referendum tied to the state’s new congressional redistricting plan, leaving the issue in the hands of a lower court … Read more
FORT WAYNE — A Decatur woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she slipped into a Fort Wayne Police Department patrol vehicle and sped away, leading to a … Read more
Adams County commissioners are continuing to refine a two‑building Justice Center plan that would return Superior Court to the courthouse and move several offices into a new annex across Third Street. Department‑head meetings are underway as the county prepares for the design phase.
Adams County has adopted new parking rules aimed at clearing out long‑term and abandoned vehicles from county lots. The ordinance gives deputies the power to issue fines and, in some cases, tow cars on the spot if they block fire lanes, handicap spaces, or create safety hazards. Commissioners say the goal isn’t to be heavy‑handed—just to keep county property used for county business.
The Decatur Herald is officially launching with a focus on clear, drama‑free reporting on local government, public services, and community developments. The site aims to fill gaps in traditional coverage by offering accurate, unbiased information residents can use.