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DECATUR — Christmas trees are an important part of many celebrations during the holiday season, but experts warn that it won't take long for a real one to dry up without the right amount of care.

The Buffalo Bills played the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 10, on a snow-covered field at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y. The team offered free tickets to people who worked for four hours shoveling snow at the stadium on…

DECATUR — A little piece of Macon County has made it all the way to the White House, as ornaments handcrafted by local Girl Scouts are on now on display in Washington, D.C., in the National Christmas Tree Park.

If you need to clean out your car, run an outdoor errand or fill up your gas tank, today is likely most pleasant chance to take care of it this week.

DECATUR — Six-year-old Kenzie Hays donated money to the Salvation Army’s red kettle outside Walmart East Friday night, because Wonder Woman was there ringing a bell.

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Sunday, Dec. 3

DECATUR — Before Michael Holmberg and Lea Cameron got their fill at Friday's Empty Chili Bowl fundraiser, they first stopped to choose their bowls.

Silas Martin, who died at age 16 from brain cancer, insisted his brain be donated for research. He had a rare pediatric cancer, and his selfless donation has helped scientists make inroads into understanding how tumors operate in the brain.