Downtown project aims at addressing multiple needs
As Columbus grows, so does it needs. In particular, places for city residents and visitors to stay.
A downtown development project that...
Work on Day of Service beneficial to community
More than 1,000 people took time to make an impact in the community by participating in the United Way of Bartholomew County’s second Sept....
Support of marathon benefits community
IN a little more than a week, Columbus will host the third annual Mill Race Marathon. Participants will compete in either the marathon, half-marathon...
Publishing budget data in print good for democracy
An informed citizenry is at the heart of an effective democracy. The more people know about how their tax dollars are spent, the better...
Quick takes – September 12th
Good showing
Kudos to those who organized the Sept. 5 fundraising concert for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
The...
Make your voice heard on route upgrades
Columbus offers a variety of routes for pedestrians and bicycle riders to travel to reach points of interest, work or school, or to use...
Want to feel welcomed in community? Just ‘Engage’
Engage Columbus’ mission is to connect residents — whether new or lifelong — to the information, resources, opportunities and people that will make them...
Chickens have no place as pets in city
Issues regarding animals typically don’t find their way onto a Columbus City Council agenda, but there is one that the council needs to address...
County, it’s time to enact new streams of revenue
Elected Bartholomew County officials have typically responded to budget crunches with belt tightening in departments, trying to make do with less.
That...
Government’s social media crossfire an embarrassment
If you thought postings on your Facebook page are private, you thought wrong.
Photos that City Council member Kenny Whipker had on...
