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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A train derailment on Sunday night blocked the intersection of West North Street and North Main Street in Stonington (near Casey’s gas station) and crews began investigating the grain hopper cars while officials have not determined if anyone was hurt.  WAND

CULTURE NEWS

  • NowDecatur.com streams The Cinnamon Bear, a holiday radio classic that debuted after Thanksgiving in 1937 and still builds cherished memories. The full broadcast will air at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day on WSOY 1340 AM — 103.3 FM and online.  Now Decatur

SPORTS NEWS

  • Decatur Baseball Club invites fans to submit name ideas for the new Prospect League team set to debut in summer 2026 and purchase season tickets, while it also schedules a Hot Stove Social with Chicago Cubs broadcaster Pat Hughes on Feb. 5 at a Decatur venue (details to come).  Now Decatur

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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