Mission complete: Camp Atterbury officially ends work with Afghan refugees
CAMP ATTERBURY — In vivid color, symbolic imagery and concentric circles, the experiences of nearly 60 Afghan refugees over the past five months came to life.
CPD warns of new scam in area
Detectives from the Columbus Police Department are currently investigating fraud cases where the victim is urged to send a large sum of cash to get a family member out of jail.
CPD officers cleared in investigation
Special prosecutors investigating allegations of criminal activity at the Columbus Police Department declined to file charges against more than a dozen police officers and a former police chief related to discrepancies between hours worked for the city and outside employers.
County to add COVID-19 test site
A contract between county government and a Covington, Kentucky company will result in free COVID-19 tests becoming available in the months ahead.
Lawmakers discuss vaccines, gun laws
Two state lawmakers representing Columbus discussed proposed legislation on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for private employers, changes to Indiana’s gun laws and other bills during a virtual Third House session.
Free tax help available
United Way of Bartholomew County is offering free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant program.
CPD arrests shoplifting suspect after pursuit
Columbus police officers arrested a shoplifting suspect after he led officers on a vehicle pursuit on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 5:15 p.m., CPD officers were sent to Walmart, 735 Whitfield Drive, in regards to a shoplifting suspect leaving the store parking lot.
Hope prepares return of Groundhog Day tradition
HOPE — After a year’s absence, the annual Groundhog Day celebration will return to the Hope Town Square next week.
Mission for Afghan refugees concluding at Camp Atterbury
