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Tue, 01/08/2019 - 10:58pm

JETS WIN STATE DUALS TITLE

“We said we were going to wrestle them straight up, take our best shot at them.” That’s how AC wrestling head coach Tony Currie described his staff’s mindset leading up to Saturday’s Team State...

Carter Thomas, Bellmont Wrestling

Wed, 12/19/2018 - 9:08am

Christmas comes a week early for clutch, young Braves

The Bellmont Braves reversed the demons of 1979 Tuesday night, avenging the sectional loss that year with the 40th anniversary team on hand and beating Adams Central, who won the 1979 IHSAA Sectional...

Fri, 12/14/2018 - 9:11am

Litchfield gives Lions a licking, Braves back on top of NE8

Dobie Litchfield knocked off #12 Jacob Veatch in a thrilling 113-pound match late in the dual against undefeated Leo. The Bellmont Braves walked out of the gym with a third consecutive NE8 win; a 43-...

Jashawn Berlanga Adams Central

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:21am

Jets remain undefeated after close win against New Haven

MONROE — With three bouts remaining and his team clinging to a one-point, 28-27 lead, freshman Alex Currie made his debut in the Hangar as a varsity wrestler against New Haven senior Jett Rondot. The...

Michelle Sandoval, Chris Tulley

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 8:57am

South Adams swimming in Lehman’s terms

By the 14th event, both the girls and boys swim teams were nearly tied with their Jay County opponents. Coach Andy Lehman knew that his teams were front loaded, he had just hoped he could gain a...

Latest Headlines

Bellmont Squaws thwart North Side

01/08/2019 - 11:46pm
Drug bust results in 18 arrests

12/19/2018 - 11:45am
Hunter sets Bellmont record in win over South Side

12/06/2018 - 9:39am
George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War

12/01/2018 - 9:44am
2 arrested after hostage situation in Berne

11/28/2018 - 9:19am
Common council to meet in executive session tonight

11/26/2018 - 9:43am
Election Day results

11/06/2018 - 9:21pm
Wednesday is Pro Bono Day at APLS

10/23/2018 - 9:35am
Annual Decatur Democrat calendar contest under way

10/02/2018 - 11:58am
St. Mark's Fall Fest Saturday

09/21/2018 - 1:47pm
Streets to be closed starting today

09/19/2018 - 12:17pm
Holcomb directs flags to half-staff for Patriots Day

09/11/2018 - 7:36am
Thursday Night Concert Series continues tonight

08/30/2018 - 12:54pm
City police warn of door-to-door scam

08/07/2018 - 12:23pm
Limberlost to host ‘Swift Night Out’ Saturday

08/02/2018 - 12:30pm

News

12/01/2018 - 9:44am

George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War

2 arrested after hostage situation in Berne

Common council to meet in executive session tonight

Decatur City Council to meet Tuesday

Wednesday is Pro Bono Day at APLS

St. Mark's Fall Fest Saturday

Sports

01/08/2019 - 11:46pm

Bellmont Squaws thwart North Side

Bellmont hit the gas early, pounding out a 62-22 win over North Side in a non-conference tilt Tuesday night in high school girls basketb

Bellmont vs. South Adams Swimming

JETS WIN STATE DUALS TITLE

Jets beat Jay County days after loss

Bellmont and Adams Central State Duals Box scores

Christmas comes a week early for clutch, young Braves

Entertainment

08/30/2018 - 12:54pm

Thursday Night Concert Series continues tonight

The Downtown Decatur Summer Concert Series 2018 will continue from 7-9 p.m. tonight on the Madison Street Plaza.

American Pickers to film in Indiana

Limberlost to host ‘Swift Night Out’ Saturday

Experience living history at the Old Fort in August

Music in Storybook park Sunday

Thursday Night Concert Series continues this summer

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South Adams Fall Sports 2018 Photos

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