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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co on August 14 to discuss fall campaign plans and explain how the WSOY Community Food Drive will help those in need — the podcast is now available for listeners. Now Decatur
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday evening, Gretchen Murphy Camillo closed her business Murphy and Co across from Central Park—ending a rewarding chapter of close community ties—as she stepped into a new season after remarrying. She said she will now spend more time with her family and travel with her husband. WAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur police arrested couple Race Chapman (24) and Angela Powell (28) on May 29 after two huskies died from traumatic neck injuries from neglect and being left on a leash in poor living conditions on West Decatur St, and evidence contradicted the suspects' claim of a break-in, with the pair set to appear in court on Sept. 23. WAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Memorial Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program celebrated its 60th anniversary on August 14, marking a milestone since its founding in 1955 and training over 500 nurse anesthetists—who serve central hospitals. The program, now affiliated with Millikin University, hosted a dinner where alumni, faculty, and guests reflected on its legacy in healthcare education. Now Decatur
- ➤ University of Illinois Extension opened registrations on August 14 for Fall Master Gardener hybrid training offered in Macon and DeWitt counties. In-person classes run at the Decatur Public Library on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. between Sept 10 and Nov 26 and at the DeWitt County Extension Office on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon between Sept 9 and Nov 25 with registration closing Sept 1—online training begins Sept 15 until Dec 31 with a deadline of Aug 18 and fees of $175 for hybrid and $300 for online courses, while certification requires volunteer hours. Now Decatur
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 14th, City Manager Tim Gleason joined Byers and Co to discuss law enforcement, Decatur Moves rides service, housing, and workforce development. He explained the city's priorities and goals for improving services—focusing on future local growth. Now Decatur
- ➤ Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co on August 14 to talk about local political candidates, traffic accident rates and Farm Progress in a podcast interview. Now Decatur
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Decatur Blaze Alumni Game
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