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Thursday, March 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clay Gerhard discusses the final roller skating event at Fairview Park, the return of Hardy’s Race for the Lake, and upcoming attractions including a new mountain lion exhibit at Scovill Zoo on Byers & Co. Now Decatur
- ➤ Millikin University's Requarth Observatory resumes its free Public Observation Nights every Tuesday this spring, inviting the public for stargazing sessions with state-of-the-art astronomical equipment. Now Decatur
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ademeko M. Maclin-Carney and Ausarian Carney, siblings, were sentenced to 30 and 28 years in federal prison respectively for kidnapping a Decatur businessman for extortion. Herald & Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur park board approved the sale of Oak Grove Park, which will now serve as the playground for the new Dansby Magnet School. Herald & Review
- ➤ Millikin University's accounting students offer free tax preparation services to qualified individuals through the VITA program, with appointments at the Decatur Public Library. Now Decatur
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Macon County Mental Health Board's survey reveals persistent unmet needs due to lack of funding, highlighting the need for more resources, especially for acute inpatient psychiatric care. WAND
- ➤ Dr. Mohammed Dawood from DMH Memorial Medical appeared on Byers and Co to highlight the importance of kidney health awareness, and the need for early detection and prevention. Now Decatur
- ➤ Free take-home colon cancer screening kits will be distributed at drive-thru events in multiple cities during March 2025, organized by the Regional Cancer Partnership. Now Decatur
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Mardi Paws Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Decatur
The Humane Society of Decatur is hosting a Mardi Paws fundraiser featuring live music and snacks to support local animal welfare.
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Alice in Wonderland Jr - A Journey Through Wonderland
Alice navigates the whimsical world of Wonderland in this vibrant retelling featuring beloved characters and music from the Disney classic.
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All American Circus
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Decatur Civic Center — $20 Adults, $8 Children — Experience the thrill of the circus with fun for the whole family!
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