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Since the start of the pandemic, masks have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. They've been a way to stop the spread of the coronavirus that's killed more than 3.3 million people worldwide, including more than 580,000 in the United States. Indiana dropped its statewide mask requirement last month, but most businesses and other establishments still required, or at least recommended, face coverings indoors. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is saying fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks inside in most cases in what some have heralded as a sign that a return...

SCOTT PERRY DECATUR — Mark Hunter worked for years to acquire a building along Grand Avenue to house his construction business. On Saturday afternoon, he could only watch as flames from three adjacent buildings threatened to take away all that he had worked for. “I finally get them and and now I got to watch this,” Hunter said, referring to a three-alarm warehouse fire at East Grand Avenue and North Calhoun Street in Decatur. Flames pierced through the roofs of three commercial structures, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles. "It ...

SCOTT PERRY DECATUR — Mark Hunter worked for years to acquire a building along Grand Avenue to house his construction business. On Saturday afternoon, he could only watch as flames from three adjacent buildings threatened to take away all that he had worked for. “I finally get them and and now I got to watch this,” Hunter said, referring to a three-alarm warehouse fire at East Grand Avenue and North Calhoun Street in Decatur. Flames pierced through the roofs of three commercial structures, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky that could be seen for miles. "It ...

Kelly showed he’s still got skills. He hit a grand slam as the gray beat the green 22-18 in a season opener at field 2 in Brahan Spring Park. He went 2-for-2 with five runs batted in and three runs scored. On defense, the shortstop started a double play and made five assists and four putouts. “It’s fun, it’s competitive,” Kelly said. “The guys have great spirit. Everybody’s just having fun.” He retired in 2001 after 22 and a half years in uniform. He had 10 more years as an Army civilian before retiring in November 2019. David McNeill hit a two-run home...

Indiana's statewide mask mandate ends Tuesday, but that doesn't mean people will be able to waltz into privately owned businesses without a face mask. Many retailers and restaurants across Northwest Indiana plan to heed the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical experts and continue to require masks on their premises. While some merchants may drop the mask requirement after the state ceases to mandate face coverings, big corporate chains and local mom-and-pop shops alike said they would continue to require masks on the property as a way to limit the sprea...