🌱 How much more will Decatur homeowners pay for inspections now?
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- How much more will Decatur homeowners pay for inspections now?
Also on today's calendar: Teen Zone at Decatur and 2 more events.
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- Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; windy, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
- Friday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Decatur hikes inspection, demo fees (wzbd.com) — Decatur City Council has approved increases to several building inspection and demolition fees for new homes and other residential projects, the first hikes in nine years. Residential permits, demolition charges, and the required new-home tree fee are all going up slightly, with officials stressing the importance of thorough inspections to protect residents and ensure code compliance. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Writing Your Life Stories →
Adams Public Library System, 128 S 3rd St, Decatur
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Teen Zone at Decatur →
Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch, 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis
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Storytime at Decatur →
Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch, 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis
10:30 am -
Decatur Central High School Graduation →
Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis
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Storytime at Decatur →
Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch, 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Forge Celebration Tour Event – Berne, Indiana →
Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion, 1201 Emmental Dr, Berne
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Spring Band/Choir Concert
HHS Cafeteria
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NMS Spring Choir Concert
Norwell Middle School Ossian, IN 46777
6:30 pm -
Junior Minds
Berne Public Library, 166 North Sprunger, Berne
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Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Class (Open to the Community, for Non-Medical Persons) →
Adams Memorial Hospital, Adams Mem Hospital, 1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur
2:00 pm -
Show Choir: Reflections 2026
NHS Auditorium
6:00 pm -
Celestial Fest 2026 →
Ambrosia Orchard , Cidery and Meadery, 14025 US-27, Hoagland
11:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Indiana State Police Sergeant Michael Toles Retiring After Nearly 35-Year Career (inkfreenews.com)
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