Listen In! Podcast: Guys on Ice, the Ice Fishing Musical Comedy
Jerry Johnson and Ernie (Jayson Albright) stopped by for a visit with Jeff Daly on Decatur Today recently to talk about the production, which is a fundraiser for the Decatur Area Arts Council. Performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30. Click HERE for tickets!
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Decatur Man Charged With Attempted Murder
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Primient Plans $400M Investment in Plant
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