County lifts burn ban put into effect earlier this week

The exterior of Bartholomew County Courthouse in Columbus, Ind., pictured, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Commissioners have rescinded the countywide burn ban that was issued earlier this week.

Shannan Cooke, director of Bartholomew County Emergency Management, made the announcement Thursday afternoon.