City, local groups partner on indoor winter market in former Sears building
With the holidays in full swing, a couple of local groups in partnership with the city worked to provide the community with an item that was on their wish list.
Sheriff’s office buys new vehicle, plans to buy five more
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department purchased a new vehicle on Monday, and took a step to buy five more next year.
CRH and Franciscan Health announce hospital visitation restrictions for the holiday
Columbus Regional Health announced Tuesday that it will implement hospital visitation restrictions starting next week, citing a rise in respiratory infections ahead of holiday gatherings.
Reams awards go to three private school teachers
Three local private school teachers were honored with an annual award meant to recognize some of the area’s most outstanding teachers.
Unemployment declined in September
The jobless rate in Bartholomew County stood at 3.4% in September, down from 3.8% in September 2024, according to the most recent data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
CPD investigating bomb threat, ‘hoax’ explosive device at Centerstone
Columbus police said they are investigating a reported bomb threat and hoax explosive device found in the parking lot of a local mental health provider, prompting an evacuation.
CRH and Franciscan Health announce hospital visitation restrictions for the holiday
Columbus Regional Health announced Tuesday that it will implement hospital visitation restrictions starting next week, citing a rise in respiratory infections ahead of holiday gatherings.
Behind the walls of Indiana’s ICE detention facility
By Niki Kelly | Indiana Capital Chronicle
Judge denies motion to dismiss Jennings County rape case
JENNINGS COUNTY — A Jennings County judge has denied a motion to dismiss 12 criminal charges against a teenager accused of raping a special needs student on a school bus, officials said.
County buys HVAC units for new storage facility on fairgrounds
County officials on Monday approved a proposal to purchase a couple of HVAC units for what will be a new county storage facility at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds.
