Democratic former educator seeks seat on county council
A community leader and former educator who now works in the finance industry is running as a Democrat for the District 1 Bartholomew County...
As a teen, Columbus woman won radio station contest to meet singer
At a time when most of the world knew Nat King Cole for the warmth in his singing voice, Jacquie Stiles Stewart knew him...
Sheriff’s department investigates road sign vandalism
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating vandalism to road signs on the west side of the county.
Deputies were first called to the 8000 block...
Three local schools face threats; reports lead to expulsion for pair of students
HOPE — An investigation into two threats at Hauser High School resulting in the removal of two male juvenile students from school is continuing...
Couple hopes for ordinance change to keep chickens, goats in city limits
A Columbus family who thought they lived in the country now hope the city might change its farm animals ordinance, allowing them to keep...
Hope Town Council: Officials to meet about allegations against employee
HOPE — A closed-door meeting of the Hope Town Council will be conducted Monday regarding accusations against an unidentified town employee, council president Ed...
$1 billion bank merger finalized: No local branches will close as result of First...
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- No branch offices in Bartholomew County will close as a result of the merger of two Midwestern banks.
The Board of Governors...
Pancake breakfast today; tractor drive postponed
The Hauser FFA chapter invites the community for a pancake breakfast in the Hauser auditorium from 6 to 9 a.m. today. Cost is $5. It's also...
Prosecutor’s office may file paperwork on school threats next week
The Bartholomew County Prosecutor's office is preparing paperwork seeking to declare several juveniles as delinquents after they were accused of making threats against local...
I-65 work nears start; upgrade will begin with resurfacing
SEYMOUR — Work is now getting underway on this year's phase of the $143 million modernization project that will widen Interstate 65 to three...
