Weekly Round-Up, October 2, 2026

In Case You Missed It

So - if you've been following the Independent for a while, you probably saw our announcement last week that we're making some changes to our format and publishing schedule. If you don't remember or missed it, you can catch up here. In a nutshell, we're pivoting to publishing articles multiple times a week with a newsletter at the end of the week gathering links and recapping the week's news for subscribers on the free plan. This is our first "issue" of the weekly round-up and we hope you find it informative or useful.

First up, the Decatur County Commissioners approved a short-term data center moratorium at their September 21 meeting. The moratorium is county ordinance 2026-15 and the full text as read at the meeting can be viewed in the article. Here's what you need to know:

• The moratorium is currently effective from September 21, 2026 until December 31, 2026. If the Decatur County Comprehensive Plan isn't finalized by December 31, 2026, the moratorium could be extended.
• This moratorium only applies to county-owned land. It does not apply to land owned by the City of Greensburg, including land previously owned by Decatur County that was annexed onto the City of Greensburg.
• The moratorium is designed to prevent hyperscale data centers - defined as data centers at or above 250 megawatts - from being constructed until the comprehensive plan is complete.

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will be hosting a Banned Book Read-In-Walk-Out event on Monday, October 5. We caught up with Karen Lane, GDCPL Public Services Assistant, to learn more about the event, which highlights the harms of censorship. Read the full article here and if you'd like to register for the walk-out, you can do so via the library's website.

Our "Meet the Candidates" series has continued with two profiles being published this past week highlighting Decatur County Sheriff candidate Bill Meyerrose (R, incumbent) and Decatur County Council District 4 candidate Kevin Gay (D).

Are you registered to vote? The deadline to register for the November 3 general election is Monday, October 5. Check your registration status at indianavoters.in.gov.

We've lifted the paywall on August's local business spotlight highlighting Dog-Eared Pages. If you didn't read it when we first published it, there's no time like the present!

Our latest local business spotlight highlights Creekside Farm Stop, the store formerly known as Hillbilly Corner, which has come under new ownership. (If you loved their ice cream, they've kept that!) This article is paywalled until November.

Do you know of a local business that deserves some time in the spotlight?

Let us know! We're always looking for new places to highlight! Email us at nmaxwell2@proton.me or call/text 812-565-9423. Our local business spotlight series is published monthly.

Upcoming Events

Decatur County Pride Alliance is holding their annual Pridefest at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Grounds Farm and Home Building, Saturday, October 24 from 12 PM to 10 PM. The itinerary for Pridefest is:

• 12 PM to 6 PM - vendors
• 5 PM to 7 PM - open stage
• 7 PM to 8 PM - dance party
• 8 PM to 10 PM - 18+ drag show, $5 door charge to attend

The Greensburg-Decatur County Animal Shelter is hosting Tripp's 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, October 31 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Decatur County 4-H Fairgrounds. Pets are welcome and the event will feature facepainting, a mini pumpkin painting contest, vendors, raffles, both pet and human costume contests, a sensory pool, photo booth and more!

Need a flu shot? The Decatur County Health Department is offering a flu vaccine clinic October 25 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Decatur County Memorial Hospital is offering a drive-through clinic at DCMH October 21 from 4 to 6 PM, a walk-in clinic in Westport at the Westport Community Building October 24 from 10 AM to 1 PM and a drive-through clinic October 28 from 4 PM to 6 PM.

The Greensburg Decatur County Public Library has several events coming up including the monthly adult Animanga Club (October 10, 11 AM), the Coffee, Books and More book club (October 8, 1 PM) and Bats and Boo...ks (October 16, 6 PM to 7:30 PM). For a full list of upcoming events at the library, visit their event calendar.

Upcoming Meetings

• October 5: Decatur County Commissioners, 6 PM, Decatur County Courthouse. (agenda - livestream)
• October 6: City of Greensburg - Water Board, 5:30 PM; Airport Board, 6 PM; Redevelopment Commission, 6:30 PM; Board of Zoning Appeals, 7:15 PM; City of Greensburg Area Plan Commission, 7:30 PM. (agendas - livestream) All meetings at Greensburg City Hall.
• October 7: Decatur County Area Plan Commission, Decatur County Courthouse, room 106. (agenda - livestream)
• October 7: Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals, Decatur County Courthouse, room 106. (agenda - livestream)
• October 7, 5:30 PM: Decatur County Redevelopment Commission, Decatur County Courthouse, room 106. (no agenda available as of October 2 - livestream)

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