City gives initial approval to Walesboro road improvement funding
The Columbus Redevelopment Commission gave initial approval to expend funding for road improvements, some that are required as part of a local employer’s expansion.
Second Street ‘traffic calming’ project expanded to include water main replacement
City officials agreed to expand the scope of work regarding a project on Second Street that will add on-street parking and other traffic calming measures to also include the replacement of an aging water main.
Engineering consultant to look at potential Woodside road improvements
City officials approved an agreement with an engineering consultant who will take a look at whether further road improvements are needed in the Woodside Industrial Park area.
Report: Former trustee allegedly amassed $1.12 million in personal charges on township credit card
A special investigation by the Indiana State Board of Accounts has found that former Columbus Township Trustee Ben Jackson amassed more than $1.12 million in personal expenses on a township credit card over an eight-year period.
Board of works issues orders to vacate and condemn properties
City officials took action on four different properties where code enforcement is looking to resolve issues, with violations ranging from unfit living conditions to exceedingly high grass.
Board of works reallocates federal funds towards housing initiatives
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members on Tuesday backed a request to reallocate almost $200,000 in unspent federal funds to go towards housing initiatives.
Judge dismisses Jan. 6 lawsuit against Schaffer
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia against a former Columbus resident over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A day of remembrance: Fallen service members honored in annual ceremony at Bartholomew County...
Bartholomew County held its annual Memorial Day services at the Bartholomew County Courthouse on Monday.
Tracy Souza announces her retirement from Heritage Fund
President and CEO of Heritage Fund Tracy Souza has announced that she will be retiring in mid-July after 14 years of guiding the community foundation, according to a press release.
New BCSC elementary school design unveiled
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. unveiled the design for the district’s soon-to-be-under-construction Maple Grove Elementary School, giving the community their first glimpse of the structure joining a long-line of area schools conceived by renowned architecture firms.
