Local voucher funding for private schools doubles
The number of students living within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. who received public tax dollars to attend private schools through the state’s voucher program has continued to grow, reaching the highest number on record and outpacing the program’s growth statewide over the past few school years.
Bond reduced for 1 of 4 in kidnap, beating case
A judge has agreed to reduce the bond for Emily Franklin, one of four young adults charged in the kidnapping and severe assault of a Columbus man.
Analytical Engineering granted tax abatement
A local manufacturer is planning to expand its operations to keep up with changes in energy.
City panel to vote on downtown development
The Columbus Redevelopment Commission will consider whether to approve a project agreement with Flaherty & Collins properties for a new mixed-use development during a 4 p.m. meeting Monday, in the Council Chambers of Columbus City Hall. Meetings can also be streamed at columbus.in.gov.
Central Avenue closures end, other road work expected
Recent closures along Central Avenue should be over as of today, though other road closures are on the horizon.
Tourism grant application deadline nears
People in Columbus interested in submitting tourism development grant applications to the Visitors Center should do so on or before the July 15 deadline.
Purdue Polytechnic summer robotics camps building opportunity
A local center for higher education and its partners are expanding the annual robotics camps offered to minorities.
Local students graduate seminary
Several local youths are among 21 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who recently graduated from the seminary for those ages 14-18.
Architect joins IU graduate program
Indiana University has announced that a new faculty member will join the Columbus-based J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program this fall.
Free concert set for Sixth Street Arts Alley
Pretoria, one of Michigan’s fastest-growing indie surf ensembles (above) will take the stage for a free concert from 7 to 10 p.m. today on the Sixth Street Arts Alley off Washington Street in downtown Columbus.
