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February 9 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
February 9 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM
February 9 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
Crossing Healthcare names new CEO
Crossing Healthcare names new CEO
Crossing Healthcare Board of Directors announced the formal appointment of Julie M. Brilley, MPH, as Chief Executive Officer.
www.wandtv.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Crossing Healthcare names new CEO
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 9
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 9
Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 9
Land of Lincoln Honor Flights seeking 2026 applicants
Land of Lincoln Honor Flights seeking 2026 applicants
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight is now accepting applications from World War II, Korean and Vietnam era for their 2026 flying season.
herald-review.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Land of Lincoln Honor Flights seeking 2026 applicants
ICE Out Everywhere: Join The Fight
ICE Out Everywhere: Join The Fight
When learning about history, we all think that if we were there, we would’ve stood up for what was right. Well, now’s the time to join the right side of history. Since the cruel murder of Renée...
decaturian.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
ICE Out Everywhere: Join The Fight
Finding Your Home Away From Home
Finding Your Home Away From Home
Millikin University’s Greek Life recruitment is underway, with the university’s three sororities welcoming students to explore siblinghood, leadership opportunities, and campus community. The sororities...
decaturian.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Finding Your Home Away From Home
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 8
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 8
Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 8
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 7
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 7
Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 7
Decatur Public Schools to Host Family Empowerment Night Feb. 17
Decatur Public Schools to Host Family Empowerment Night Feb. 17
February 5, 2026 - Decatur Public Schools will host a Family Empowerment Night on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at M...
nowdecatur.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Decatur Public Schools to Host Family Empowerment Night Feb. 17
Explosions, fire destroy Harristown Township building; cause under investigation
Explosions, fire destroy Harristown Township building; cause under investigation
Firefighters cleared the scene around 9 p.m. leaving behind a pile of burned wood, metal and equipment.
herald-review.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Explosions, fire destroy Harristown Township building; cause under investigation
And the walls of the Harristown Township building come down
And the walls of the Harristown Township building come down
The fragile wall of the Harristown Township building is knocked down Thursday, Feb. 5, as part of the firefighting efforts.
herald-review.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
And the walls of the Harristown Township building come down
February 4 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
February 4 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM
February 4 recap: Decatur and Macon County news you may have missed today
Big Blue Football Looks to Capitalize on Momentum
Big Blue Football Looks to Capitalize on Momentum
Season Overview Millikin was all in this year after firing former Head Coach Carlton Hall and hiring new Head Coach Billy Riebock, who they believed would help change the Big Blue Football program around....
decaturian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Big Blue Football Looks to Capitalize on Momentum
Law enforcement helicopter circled for nearly 30 straight minutes above the home of Nancy Guthrie as investigators continued working the scene. Authorities remain tight-lipped as the investigation unfolds. Read ongoing coverage of Guthrie’s disappearanc…
Law enforcement helicopter circled for nearly 30 straight minutes above the home of Nancy Guthrie as investigators continued working the scene. Authorities remain tight-lipped as the investigation unfolds. Read ongoing coverage of Guthrie’s disappearance at Tucson.com. Video by Elvia Verdugo, Arizona Daily Star
Law enforcement helicopter circled for nearly 30 straight minutes above the home of Nancy Guthrie as investigators continued working the scene. Authorities remain tight-lipped as the investigation unfolds.
herald-review.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Law enforcement helicopter circled for nearly 30 straight minutes above the home of Nancy Guthrie as investigators continued working the scene. Authorities remain tight-lipped as the investigation unfolds. Read ongoing coverage of Guthrie’s disappearanc…
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 4
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 4
Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 4
City manager's baptism by fire
City manager's baptism by fire
Melissa Hon takes the reins at the city of Decatur but not without a few bumps when it came to a council vote on her contract.
herald-review.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
City manager's baptism by fire
Broadwing Energy's Jonathan Wiens presents to Decatur City Council
Broadwing Energy's Jonathan Wiens presents to Decatur City Council
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herald-review.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Broadwing Energy's Jonathan Wiens presents to Decatur City Council
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie, is shown in this undated photo provided by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Deputies and volunteers have been searching for her
herald-review.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Nancy Guthrie
Learn about beekeeping at Bee School
Learn about beekeeping at Bee School
The Crossroads Beekeepers will host its annual Bee School on Saturday, Feb. 21, in Effingham.
herald-review.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Learn about beekeeping at Bee School
Broadwing Energy power station gets green light
Broadwing Energy power station gets green light
After a heated debate, Decatur City Council OKs major infrastructure work to enable the project.
herald-review.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Broadwing Energy power station gets green light
Void-less Valentine’s Day
Void-less Valentine’s Day
It’s finally February, and you know what that means: Valentine’s Day! A holiday that celebrates love, relationships, and milk chocolate. Well, for some. For those of us in monogamous relationships,...
decaturian.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Void-less Valentine’s Day
Savannah Guthrie's mom, 84, missing in Tucson
Savannah Guthrie's mom, 84, missing in Tucson
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos
herald-review.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Savannah Guthrie's mom, 84, missing in Tucson
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 1
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 1
Read through the obituaries published today in Herald and Review.
herald-review.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Decatur and Macon County neighbors: Obituaries for February 1
Decatur bicyclists hold memorial ride for Alex Pretti
Decatur bicyclists hold memorial ride for Alex Pretti
Decatur bicyclists held a memorial ride on Saturday in honor of Alex Pretti, who was killed in Minneapolis during an altercation with Border Patrol officers.
herald-review.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Decatur bicyclists hold memorial ride for Alex Pretti