Photos:
Joel Philippsen | The Republic A bicyclist rides by as past a large pile of building materials as heavy machinery tears down the former building of The Upper Room Full Gospel Tabernacle church at the corner of 17th and Marr Rd. Wednesday March 24, 2010.
Joel Philippsen | The Republic Columbus East's Megan Bailey plays a marching french horn during marching band practice. Band members maintain good spirits even when temperatures near 100 degrees. Bailey said, last week, "It's rough, but we're getting enough water breaks so it's not to bad."
Here are a few stories we’re working on in the news-room:
—A local gluten-free bakery business that’s found customers at the Saturday Farmers’ Markets.
— State Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, plans to file in the next legislative session a bill that would prohibit state agencies from entering into contracts or grants with Planned Parenthood of Indiana. Senate Bill 198 also would cancel current funding to the agency.
— Columbus East High School band camp: hot music, hot weather.
— Amid continuing 90-degree days, who’s checking on older seniors?
— The Columbus Board of Works’ morning meeting and budget hearings that began at 10 a.m.