City makes way for removal of ‘smoke shack’ along Jackson Street
City officials cleared the way for the removal of the smoke shack that has sat alongside Jackson Street for the past decade-plus, with plans to repurpose the structure as a bus shelter.
City council wraps on year
As 2025 comes to an end, so does a years-worth of meetings for Columbus City Council members.
The Top 10: Republic reporters, editors select top stories of 2025
Editor’s note: This compilation was created from stories nominated from Republic reporters and editors.
City updates facility agreement with FFY
City officials on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding between the city and Foundation For Youth (FFY) that spells out the different responsibilities each entity will have over the next four years as part of the partnership.
The year in photos, a visual journey through 2025
Here is a look back at 2025 in photo. These are some of the moments that defined 2025 in Columbus and Bartholomew County.
Love Chapel on pace for another busy month
Love Chapel could be on track for its second-busiest month on record, even after demand surged to an all-time high last month due to a lapse in federal nutrition benefits.
Centra members raise more than $10,000 for local organizations
Centra Credit Union members and employees, along with local residents, raised more than $10,000 this holiday season for local charities supporting children and families in need, the organization said Friday.
City finalizes agreement with financial consultant
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members re-enlisted the services of a consultant to help with the city’s finances.
City accepts Abbey Place public improvements
The city on Tuesday agreed to accept public improvements associated with a now-finished subdivision along County Road 200 West, south of Lowell Road.
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