ISTEP scores become public, but only to parents
A computer portal that allows parents to check their children's ISTEP+ scores has opened, but school-by-school testing results remain embargoed and will not be...
City to seek $350,000 in home improvement funds
Citywide interest in a new grant funding opportunity is enabling the Columbus community development department to apply for $350,000 in home improvement dollars for...
Longtime president reflects on tenure ahead of fair kickoff, Stewart visit
Just as soon as the main office at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds opened for the first time this year last Friday, the phone began...
Volunteer drive begins for homeless shelter
Volunteers are being sought to help staff the new Brighter Days Housing homeless shelter, which is under construction on the east side of Columbus.
The...
Trump coming to Indiana. Is Pence his pick for vice president?
The Associated Press
Donald Trump is to appear with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at a fundraiser next week.
Pence is considered a leading candidate to be...
Backyard chickens back to the drawing board
A divided Columbus City Council compromised and tabled a final vote on banning chickens in the city limits. The council’s action sends the issue...
Cause of local apartment fire undetermined
Columbus firefighters have ruled the cause of a fire at a building at the Stonegate Apartments on June 25 as undetermined.
An undetermined classification is...
Bartholomew County 4-H Fair: What you need to know
Staff Reports
The 59th annual Bartholomew County 4-H Fair is just a day away. Here’s a list of things to know before you go.
WHERE’S THE...
Fairgrounds dirt-racing facility gets facelift; $40,000 project includes new fences for fan safety
When Tony Stewart returns to the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds track Monday, he'll notice a few changes.
About $40,000 in improvements have been made to...
Language school courses offer instruction in Chinese
When classes resume for local students later this summer, adults will also have the opportunity to go back to school by taking classes through...
