The Decatur County Democratic Central Committee will hold a Special Convention at 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 19, at the Central Decatur High School (1201 NE Poplar) in Leon. The purpose of…
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Hewlett Becomes First Rising Star Award Recipient
Kolton Hewlett, on the left, is presented the 1st Rising Star Award, by Leon Chamber of Commerce member Heidi Bell. Hewlett has been involved in the community by serving on the Boards…
Leon Hardware & Appliances New Name Same Familiar Faces
By Keegan Bethards Dave and Susan Horney of Leon have partnered with Eric and Tracey Dale to operate the Hardware Hank store. The name of the business is now Leon Hardware &…
Bowling Alley is Being Revived
By Keegan Bethards The bowling alley located at 309 SW Lorraine Street in Leon (former Leon Lanes), has been revived by a local Leon couple and renamed ‘The Cave.’ So grab your…
Cardinal Athletes Volunteer at Special Olympic District Basketball Skills Competition
On Saturday, January 21, Central Decatur hosted the Special Olympicsdistrict basketball skills competition. This was the 2nd year for the school to host this event and the third time that the Central…
Voting Public Calls for Special Election to Fill Supervisor Seat
The voting public of Decatur County has raised their voice. Enough signatures have been gathered by petition calling for a special election to fill the County Supervisor vacancy. Decatur County Auditor Stephanie…
A Look Back on 2017…A Year in Review
January 4, The Bullpen, an indoor batting cage, opened on North Main under the direction of Shane Akers and Turner DeVore. Local Rotarians Loring and Phyllis Miller and Terry and Peggy Geiger…
2016 Year In Review
January 6… The Eric Black family escaped serious injury when the truck they were riding in hit an icy spot on Highway 69 south of the J-20 intersection. Louise Kelley, Brenda Toney…
Sign-Up for “The Oak Leaf” Newsletter
Sign-Up for “The Oak Leaf” Kayla Stalder, Decatur County Conservation Naturalist, has developed a quarterly conservation newsletter. “The Oak Leaf” highlights county park activities, new information and events. If you would like…