Good morning, Decatur.

The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Decatur will be closed Tuesday, Oct.

20 and Thursday, Oct. 22 to process Christmas Applications. Normal hours resume the week of Oct. 26, and applications are accepted on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym (229 W. Main St.).

Decatur is launching a free neighborhood cleanup program for select areas; eligible residents will receive a mailed notice (with a set time for curbside pickup of approved items such as appliances, carpeting, furniture, scrap metal, wood items and mattresses).

On Friday, Oct. 16, Shauna Bohlmann and Shanna Gonzalez from DPS 61 joined Byers & Co to discuss industry certifications, career programs, and community partnerships aimed at boosting college and career readiness for students.

Decatur Public Schools has named Jeremy Moore as interim athletic director at Eisenhower High School.

Approved by the Board on Oct. 13, Moore brings over 25 years of coaching and teaching experience and will serve through the 2026-2027 school year.

On Oct. 16, the Decatur-Macon County Continuum of Care coordinated with over 40 agencies to address service gaps caused by the Oasis closure — ensuring neighbors received essential support.

A detailed list of services will be shared early next week and community members can contact Dove-Homeward Bound for immediate assistance.