Lego challenge builds on city’s architectural foundations
This year is shaping up to be a good one for highlighting Columbus’ architectural heritage thanks to several new projects.
Recently, plans for Exhibit Columbus...
Commissioners should rethink setbacks, find better solution
A multi-year process to review and potentially change Bartholomew County’s regulations for confined and concentrated feeding operations of animals is nearing the end.
The Bartholomew...
Robotics program opens eyes to future
Educators are trying to get students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects in various ways. Robots are a good one —...
Cummins’ new shared garden project good for community
Cummins Inc. received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals on April 26 to begin building a community garden near the downtown Columbus Engine...
City benefits from tree canopy initiative
The Columbus Park Foundation has started a new initiative intended to preserve and expand the city's urban forest. It's called Columbus Tree Canopy Partners.
Representatives...
New workforce programs have terrific upside for students
Two separate initiatives aimed at different age levels have one common goal: pave the way to build the manufacturing workforce in Columbus and other...
Approach to neighborhood improvements refreshing
The city of Columbus and Reach Healthy Communities want to improve health conditions for residents. They consider improving roads and neighborhoods to be an...
Quick takes – April 23rd
Swooning over crooning
Advocates for Children has had a growing need for volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected...
New efforts in community to aid homeless are important
Homelessness is an unfortunate situation that happens to people, and one that occurs because of various factors. Fortunately, the homeless locally are getting help...
Overdose initiative key tool in heroin fight
Mayor Jim Lienhoop during his first State of the City address March 29 shared with the audience his various goals and plans for the...
