Parents proud of successes on, off racetrack
INDIANAPOLIS — Pam Boas recalls the moment where all of this — what she dubs “the journey” — really began for her son.
Tony Stewart,...
Heat doesn’t stymie downtown festivities
Bluegrass music performed by one of the dozen bands at the Johnson-Witkemper Insurance Biggest Block Party Ever was as sizzling as the 92-degree heat.
That’s...
Youth of the Year finds himself at Boys and Girls Club
This year's Columbus Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award winner is described as polite, positive and generous. Based on the number...
Streets closing for downtown festival
Several streets will close in downtown Columbus in preparation for today’s Johnson-Witkemper Insurance Biggest Block Party Ever.
Fourth Street between Jackson and Franklin streets, and...
Large and in charge: Sculptor, Large Arch offer big fun at bash
Its seemingly broad shoulders easily have supported every superlative, or even every confounding question, about its 45-year life which is firmly rooted in artistic...
Stewart keeping emotions in check for final Brickyard
INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Stewart had to know that there probably would be plenty of questions this weekend about him running in the Brickyard 400...
City approves $750,000 for economic development through school programs
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. will receive $750,000 from the city to fund three programs that school district leaders say will help strengthen the local...
Videos: Tony Stewart at the track today. Holy Smoke!
Tony Stewart is practicing for the Brickyard 400 today at the Indianapolis Motor Seedway. Photo editor Mike Wolanin and sports editor Ryan O'Leary are...
Q&A with Tony Stewart: Taking time to reflect, look ahead
Sunday afternoon, Tony Stewart will compete in the Brickyard 400 for what likely will be the final time.
The Republic sports writer Ted Schultz sat...
Making an expression: Students show creativity in designs for artwork to illustrate Columbus
Ivy Tech School of Art and Design students will learn Monday which of their mural designs will brighten the area leading into the Jackson...






