Good morning, Decatur.

Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District discussed upcoming holiday events (Trees on the Tees, School’s Out Day Camp, and An Afternoon with Santa at Scovill Zoo) and newly announced concerts at the Devon during his podcast on Dec.

10.

The Decatur Conference Center is hosting a New Year's Eve gala on Dec.

31 featuring a buffet dinner, one drink voucher per guest, a cash bar and a champagne toast at midnight. It begins at 7:30 p.m. with tickets at $60 for singles and $100 for couples.

Macon County first responders will ring bells in the annual Guns and Hoses competition to raise funds for the Salvation Army.

The event will be held Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, at Decatur-area Walmart stores.

On Dec. 10, Matthew Flaten from Millikin University and student speaker Quartus Rassi joined Byers & Co to discuss the winter graduation ceremony, highlighting speech details and student experiences at Millikin.

Their podcast offers insights for the upcoming event.

The Recycle Coach app became available yesterday in Decatur for households seeking to cut waste.

The free tool offers a custom curbside calendar, collection reminders, and a search tool for local recycling rules.

Residents in Decatur can recycle their living Christmas trees this holiday season through a new partnership with Primient Veterans Employee Res — a program aimed at boosting the local lake ecosystem.

On Dec. 10, 2025, DMH CEO Tanya Andricks introduced otolaryngologist Francis Hobson, MD during a podcast at Memorial Specialty Care ENT & Allergy Clinic.

He described his path to medicine and current work, inviting listeners to learn his personal story.

Paint and Electronic Recycling

8 AM – 12 PM — Macon County Environmental Management Recycling Center — Free drop-off — Dispose of your latex and oil-based paints, electronics, and more responsibly.