•July 10, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

What would Winnie do?
Sullivan stands to inherit the Winnifred Titus home and 923 acres of farmland, but her intentions 59 years ago weighed against a flurry of social media buzz, again postponed hiring legal counsel at the July 8 meeting.
Commissioner Peggy Hargis moved the city hire legal counsel requesting the circuit court to direct the First National Bank of Decatur trust to sign the Titus Manor and property directly over to the city.
Commissioner Chuck Woodworth seconded the motion with Commissioner Mike Fowler the first to voice dissent.
“I don’t feel comfortable until after I hear from citizens,” Fowler said, referring to a planned public hearing on the future of the Titus property at the July 22 city council meeting.
After commissioner Abbey Sherwood noted she would like to hear from citizens, mayor Richard Glazebrook said the motion gives the perception a decision has already been made on its future.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.