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Bauman knocks off incumbent Kuhn in Tuesday’s Republican primary

Former Adams County Commissioner Doug Bauman knocked off incumbent Steve Kuhn, who took the post from Bauman four years ago, in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Bauman scored 2,412 votes to 2,091 for Kuhn. Bauman had

Local DAR brings military banners to Decatur

Thanks to the efforts of the Adams County chapter of the Antoine Rivarre National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 36 military banners honoring veterans and soldiers who have and are serving the country will be hanging in their

Wheeler updates hospital board on senior living associate survey results

Every six to nine months, senior living employees at Adams Health Network are asked to participate in a survey to gauge employee satisfaction with where they work and the work they do. The most recent survey was completed in April. During April's

Wanted fugitive apprehended after four-hour standoff

Saturday, May 4 late in the afternoon, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a wanted fugitive for level 5 felony charges of intimidation, according to information released by Adams County Sheriff Dan Mawhorr.

Domestic disturbance call leads to high-speed chase in northern Adams County

Saturday, May 4, a Fort Wayne woman was taken into custody after fleeing from law enforcement on Piqua Road in northern Adams County. At approximately 1:11 a.m., Decatur police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at Vinnie’s Bar in

Monroe Council raises support for new transit system

Following a presentation by the newly established Adams County Transit System manager Michelle Lengerich at Thursday’s monthly meeting, Monroe Town Council members Josh Geerken and Mike Geels voted 2-0 to increase the council’s annual

Higher volumes in 2024 mean higher gross charges for Adams Health Network

An increase in volume at Adams Memorial Hospital and Adams Medical Group has resulted in a 10% increase in year-to-date gross charges, reported Kyle Sprunger, assistant chief financial officer, during April’s meeting of the Adams Memorial…

Berne observes National Day of Prayer

As the Muensterberg Clock Tower chimed 12 strokes Thursday at noon, Mike Wilson, director of creative arts at First Missionary Church, greeted a group assembled at the plaza pavilion to observe the National Day of Prayer.

Crossroads Community benefit highlights growth, success, support

An evening filled with stories of hope, overcoming obstacles and achieving success, coupled with the opportunity to invest in the community and lives, was the focus of the second annual Crossroads Community benefit dinner and auction held this past

County bridge inspections to begin

Adams County Engineer Nate Rumschlag told the Adams County Commissioners that EGIS BLN, a construction and engineering firm out of Indianapolis, will begin bridge inspections in Adams County on May 1.

Dyer notes May 10 as deadline for spring installments

Adams County Treasurer Ed Dyer emphasized at Tuesday’s weekly Adams County Commissioner meeting that May 10 is the deadline for paying the spring installment of property taxes without penalty.

Bellmont Prom Court 2024

Bellmont High School has announced its 2024 Prom Court. Queen and King candidates are (from left) front, Maddy Gardner, Isabelle Ortiz, Keeley Carpenter and Sami Christen; back, Kord Fuelling, Bryson Ball and Jack Scheumann. Not Pictured:

South Adams and Adams Central royalty selected

Leah Lorton and Mason West (left) from South Adams and Zane Bard and Jozie Zimmerman from Adams Central were crowned Prom King and Queen at their respective proms Saturday evening.

Velez charged with two counts of operating while intoxicated

The Adams County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Fred Velez, 55, of Decatur, on Monday, April 29, regarding a crash that occurred over the weekend. Velez is a member of the Adams County Council, representing District 1.

Suspect drives on three tires trying to escape

Saturday, April 27, at approximately 1:02 a.m., the Adams County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Decatur Police Department with an unwanted party in Decatur. Deputy Daniel Girard located a vehicle matching the vehicle description of the…