Flu boosts hospital numbers

Decatur Daily Democrat:

One person's malady is another organizations fortune, especially when it comes to the flu. Adams Health Network (AHN) board of trustees learned Wednesday night that utilization of services at Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) soared in October with the...

Slaying bystander sent to prison

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The young man who was present when a friend was killed in Wells County last month, allegedly by four Decatur-area residents, received a prison term from Adams Superior Court Judge Patrick R. Miller on Tuesday. Randy A. Haney, 19, Uniondale, was handed a 397-day term for violating probation by smoking marijuana, lying to his probation...

Decatur City Pool may not re-open

Decatur Daily Democrat:

By BOB SHRALUKA
Revenue shortfalls and tight budgets could keep Decatur's city pool closed next summer, city council was told at its meeting on Tuesday night.

Graves under U.S. 27?... Maybe

by JIM LANGHAM
Berne Tri-Weekly News
Archeologists currently studying grave sites in the old Mennonite Cemetery aren’t able to tell at this point whether or not the graves go under the highway or if there are some burial shafts on the east side of the old school yard. But there seems to be enough information pointing that way to be concerned.

Solid waste fees hiked

Decatur Daily Democrat:

With no public comment during a public hearing called to allow discussion about proposed rates increases for 2010, the Adams County Solid Waste Management District board of directors on Monday formally approved a 4 percent hike in most waste disposal...

South Adams Senior Center to sponsor Bearcreek Day

Nov. 27
The South Adams Senior Center is sponsoring a Bearcreek Farms Day Friday, Nov. 27. The cost is $20 per person and includes a family style meal, drink, dessert, tax, and the Branson on the Road Christmas Show. Tip is not included.
Meet at Bearcreek Farms at noon. Seating for lunch at 12:15. Sign up and payment must be made at the South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendricks St, Berne, IN 46711 by Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call 589-8877 to sign up. You may mail your payment to the Senior Center, making sure it arrives by Tuesday, November 24.

'Noises Off' at Bellmont

Decatur Daily Democrat:


The British comic play "Noises Off," which will be performed in Bellmont Theatre by Bellmont High School students Saturday and Sunday has 16 cast members.
Performances will be given at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Reserved tickets are available at $6 for adults and $5