Decatur Daily Democrat

09/05/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 8:00 a.m.

09/05/2026

Adams Central got back on track with a road win Friday night, while the Braves and Starfires suffered conference defeats.

We'll have recaps of all three games in your Saturday edition. Be sure to stay with us throughout the season to get your coverage!

Matthew Klingenberger

09/02/2026

Also canceled this evening is Adams Central's tennis meet at Concordia.

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09/02/2026

Bellmont's boys soccer match at Woodlan, which was scheduled for this evening, has been canceled.

Also canceled tonight are Bellmont's middle school football game at New Haven and the Norwell Middle School Cross Country Invitational.

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08/29/2026

Week two featured a big rivalry win for the Starfires over the Braves, while the Jets were defeated at home by Eastside.

Start your weekend off right by picking up your Saturday edition to get the full story for both games as well as a recap of Thursday's volleyball action, and be sure to stick with us all season for your coverage!

Matthew Klingenberger

08/27/2026

“National Pet Day photos are out! Grab today’s edition before they’re gone!”

08/25/2026

We had a nice article in the Decatur Paper for our 37th Anniversary!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

National Dog Day is Wednesday, August 26th, and The Decatur Daily Democrat wants to celebrate the four-legged friends who make our lives better! Send us a photo of your dog and have your pup featured in our special Dog Day section, publishing Thursday, August 27

Big dogs, little dogs, working dogs, couch potatoes, puppies and senior pups—we want to see them all!
Send us your favorite photo and let your dog be a local celebrity for the day! Email your photos to [email protected]

Please include your dog’s name and your name with your photo.
Share this post and help us fill the newspaper with Decatur's favorite four-legged friends!

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08/24/2026

SHARE YOUR 9/11 STORY
Where were you on September 11, 2001?
As we remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we're looking for local residents who would like to share a personal memory.
Did you have a family member or friend who was there? Were you a first responder, traveling, serving in the military, or simply at home when you heard the news?
We want to hear your story.
Your memory could become part of our community's 9/11 remembrance in the newspaper.
To share your story, contact
🟥[email protected].