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And on the Decatur Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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What's up Decatur! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Argenta-Oreana fire chief unhurt in crash; Decatur fire history recalled
  • See how Decatur's conference showdown stacked up across Central Illinois.
  • Decatur remembers alumna Peggy Buck Mills and her life of service.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Comfortable with sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Argenta-Oreana Fire Chief avoids injuries after crash (herald-review.com) — An Argenta-Oreana fire chief escaped injury after a crash while responding to a call near Decatur, underscoring the risks local first responders face. The piece also looks back at decades of Decatur Fire Department history, highlighting past chiefs, firefighters, and equipment that have protected the city through the years.
   

• Friday Football Fever (10/2/26) (wcia.com) — High school football fans in Decatur can relive a tough conference clash highlighted in this Central Illinois Week 7 roundup, which features scores from more than 20 games. From MacArthur's big win over Glenwood to regional powerhouses like Rochester and Maroa-Forsyth rolling, the scoreboard shows how area teams are shaping up heading into the final stretch of the season.
   

• Peggy Buck Mills (themtnear.com) — Longtime Coloradan Peggy Jeanne Buck Mills, who graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and briefly returned to Decatur after the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, has died at 77. She later became a key advocate for older adults in Colorado's mountain communities, and friends and family will honor her life at a celebration in Allenspark on October 3.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Protecting water at the source pays off downstream.
    When the quality of source water in Lake Decatur goes down, it may need additional treatment and monitoring to meet drinking water standards… (Nextdoor )
  • Fall is here, and it's a great time to enjoy cooler evenings around a backyard fire with family and friends.
    The Decatur Fire Department reminds everyone to celebrate the season responsibly and keep fire safety in mind. (Nextdoor )
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Decatur. Apply here.
  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Apex Closes Financing for 150 MW Spring Creek Solar (nacleanenergy.com)
  • St. Anthony, Teutopolis Win Boys Golf Regionals, Area Players Qualify For Sectionals - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3 (thexradio.com)
  • Local hospitals to conduct community health survey (wandtv.com)

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Ok Decatur! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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