6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (193+ words) Decatur Police Chief Kevin Gerber has been given permission by the city’s board of works to begin the hiring process as the police department seeks to beef up its numbers. A new hire – the entire process takes four to six…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (308+ words) A fundraising campaign to completely revamp South Ward Park in Decatur has been announced by the city’s parks and recreation department. If $50,000 can be raised within 60 days, the department will receive a $50,000 matching grant from the CreatINg Places program of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) City Street/Sanitation Superintendent Matt Schultz told the city’s board of works and safety at its latest meeting that Dixon Engineering has been doing various forms of maintenance and upkeep on the tower. Dixon is an Odessa, Michigan, firm that…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (294+ words) Applications for posting military banners in Decatur next year will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to an announcement by the Antoine Rivarre Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), which sponsors the program. The applications will…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (378+ words) The huge project to replace lead service lines and aged water mains in Decatur is expected to start very soon, Mayor Dan Rickord said at the latest city council meeting. The work is actually divided into four projects and the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (228+ words) The City of Decatur will be increasing its police department manpower next year, adding a 21st officer to the ranks. Also, the sergeant numbers will double, from 2 to 4. The expense of an additional officer plus two officers getting promotions is in…...