Adams County Council Weighs Refinancing $9.45 Million in Jail Bonds

The Adams County Council is reviewing a proposal to refinance $9.45 million in 2015 jail bonds. Learn how using $1.6 million in reserves could lower interest rates and reduce annual debt payments.

The Story Behind the Decatur Herald

Decatur Herald

Decatur’s newest source for local news didn’t begin in a newsroom. It started at a kitchen table, with one resident’s frustration that too many important decisions in the community were happening with little public visibility — and too many rumors filling the gaps on social media.

Adams County Homeowners Report Sharp Increases in Property Tax Assessments

It’s the time of year many homeowners dread — when the annual property tax assessment arrives in the mailbox. This year, for a number of Adams County residents, the envelope … Read more