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The Great Five Points Fiasco: The Legend of June 31st

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The atmosphere in Decatur was thick with tension and the smell of cheap hairspray. It was June 31st—a date Stan McPoster insisted existed “if you stop letting the government tell … Read more

Five Points Roundabout Still Turning Heads — and Cars

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After 6 Months The Five Points Roundabout Is Still Turning Heads and Cars Decatur’s roundabout at Five Points was supposed to make driving easier. For some folks, it’s become a … Read more

Bridge Work Sparks Commuter Frustration

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DECATUR, Ind. — The rhythmic clang of jackhammers echoed across U.S. Route 224 on Friday as crews continued work on a bridge deck replacement project, but the real noise is … Read more

Cat Rescue Approved on Line Street, Clearing the Way for ‘Dutchess Legacy’ Project

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DECATUR — A small cat rescue planned for a Line Street home has officially received the green light. At its April 7 meeting, the Decatur Board of Zoning Appeals approved … Read more

Border Line Blues: Indiana Tax Holiday Fails to Close 80-Cent Gap with Ohio

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DECATUR, Ind. — A widening price gap at the pump is fueling frustration across Northeast Indiana as local gas prices surged to $4.79 per gallon Wednesday, even as neighboring Northwest … Read more