September 21, 1929 – May 9,2019 Ella Jane Hill McDowell passed away at home on May 9, 2019. Ella was born to Henry and Iva Myers Hill on September 21, 1929 in…
Month: May 2019
Gold Medal Finishers at State Track
Senior Emma Atwood went out with a bang grabbing two State Titles, in the high jump clearing the bar at 5 feet 4 inches and the 100 meter hurdles including a new…
Schaff Punched Ticket for State Golf Again
Cardinal golf phenom, Kristin Schaff, carded a 96 during the second round of regional play that was held at Atlantic Monday. With this, she earned a 5th place medal and qualified for…
Officer Bramer Resigns, City Council Hires New Police Officer, Increase Rates in Extra Services
The City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, May 13, with a chamber full of concerned citizens. The meeting was called to order around 7:00 p.m. with council member Darlene…
Special Election to Fill Vacant Council Seat
The Decatur County Auditor’s Office has received notice from the Leon City Council requesting a special election for the vacant council seat to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. This special…
Celebrating 50 Years in Business
Members of the Leon Chamber of Commerce attended Plaza Furniture’s 50th Anniversary recognition on Saturday. From left – Marcia Stephens, chamber secretary, Kaydee Swartz, Brad Swartz, Rick and Ann Swartz, owners of…
Cardinals to Compete in 14 Events at State Track
State Qualifiers – Back l-r: Anthony Marks, Cauy Spidle, Cole Pedersen, Riley Bell, Emma Atwood and Carleigh O’Dell. Front l-r: William Gillis, Tyke Hullinger, Haden Leymaster, Maizee Lindsey, Lyndsey Dale, and Lauren…
State Track Schedule for the Cardinals
THURSDAY, MAY 16 Boys Long Jump – 2:00 p.m. FINALS Boys Shuttle Hurdle Preliminary Race – 2:40 p.m. Boys 3200 Meter Run – 3:50 p.m. FINALS Girls Long Jump – 4:30 p.m….
50 to Graduate this Sunday from CD
The Central Decatur High School Class of 2019 will be honored at a Baccalaureate service conducted by the Decatur County Ministerial Alliance at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at St. Brendan’s Catholic…