Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Park District is reintroducing 'Rolling Back Time' roller skating at Fairview Park Pavilion in February due to high demand, with tickets at $6 and optional skate rentals for $3. Now Decatur
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department provides a 'Safe Zone' at their station for the public to safely conduct online transaction exchanges, emphasizing the importance of security measures. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur man, released from jail, was re-arrested within 9 hours for assaulting a friend with a gun over missing items from his home. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A school resource officer deployed pepper spray to dissolve a disruption at Stephen Decatur Middle School, with an ongoing investigation and a reminder of disciplinary consequences for disruptive behavior. WCIA
- ➤ The newly completed Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School in Decatur is preparing to welcome students in August, with furniture assembly underway and the facility set to replace the American Dreamer STEM Academy. Herald & Review
- ➤ Montessori Academy for Peace in Decatur highlighted for having 11 sets of twins among its students. Herald & Review
- ➤ A school resource officer used pepper spray to break up a student confrontation at Stephen Decatur Middle School during dismissal. Herald & Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Long Creek Fire Department has introduced an ambulance service for enhanced emergency care, successfully handling 45 calls and providing hospital transport for 26 patients since January 1. WAND
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