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Columbus Regional Hospital announced Monday that it will implement visitor restrictions at the hospital starting next week due an increase in cases of COVID-19, RSV and influenza.

Beginning Thursday, many Bartholomew County residents will prepare to recycle what they can of their Christmas remnants.

More than 30 cats and kittens will be available for adoption at Columbus Animal Care Services’ Kitty Palooza on Saturday.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun announced Monday that he had appointed 20 people to lead several state agencies and departments as his administration prepares to take office in January.

Officials are looking to add a ramp to the front plaza of Columbus City Hall and are enlisting Landmark Columbus Foundation to ensure it meshes with the rest of the structure architecturally.

SEYMOUR — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued civil investigative demands to the cities of Seymour and South Bend police departments seeking information on whether their immigration policies comply with state law, according to a news release from his office.

Columbus police officers have added a new life-saving tool to their repertoire.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will return to Columbus next weekend — one of hundreds planned around the country as the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

STATEHOUSE — A law authored by State Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, that speeds up the replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers’ health was ceremonially signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb this week.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members approved on first reading 14 district-wide policies meant to consolidate 26 previous policies.