Texas church supports supports space station mission
About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there.
Coroner’s office identifies man killed in accident on U.S. 31 Thursday
One person was killed in a collision on southbound U.S. 31 near the Indiana Premium Outlets Thursday.
Brown County middle schooler wins at national history contest
Editor’s note: The Republic is publishing this story from June which was in the Brown County Democrat, The Republic’s sister paper. Brown County Middle School student Aesop Birkemeier appeared in a repeat broadcast about the National History Day Contest in an episode of CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday.
Plan commission gives initial approval to Rubicon project
The Columbus Plan Commission voted to approve a site development plan for a mixed-use development Wednesday that would be located at 921 Jackson St. and 1008 and 1020 Washington St.
Council approves rezoning for Thrive Alliance proposed affordable housing project
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday night approved the first reading of an ordinance by a 7-0 vote to rezone property where Thrive Alliance plans to build a development with a combination of workforce family housing and housing for seniors.
Council approves tax abatement for Kamic Corp.
The Columbus City Council unanimously voted to approve a tax abatement request from a local company planning a capital investment in new manufacturing equipment.
Council to consider amendments to ‘front door’ requirements
The Columbus City Council this week will consider amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance and official zoning map that would create a new zoning district on the west side at Columbus’ I-65 front door entryway.
Divided city council votes to buy former downtown Sears building
A divided Columbus City Council on Tuesday night approved a resolution to allow for the city’s purchase of the former Sears building downtown, now owned by Cummins Inc., by a 5-2 vote.
Two BCSC board members vote no on school contract
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members approved a contract with Taylor Bros and Pepper Construction to work as construction manager as constructors (CMc) on the new westside elementary school in a split vote 4-2.
Sonic Cyborgs compete in international robotics competition
A local elementary school robotics team has returned to Columbus after competing in an international tournament.
