Johnson Memorial obstetrics phaseout shows headwinds hospitals face
Columbus Regional Health says it has no plans to scale back its maternity services but acknowledged that the county hospital system “is not immune” from the financial challenges facing healthcare providers across the state and nation.
Broadway star, Columbus native Marja Harmon coming home for Cabaret at the Commons
Columbus’ very own Broadway star is coming home to kick off the spring Cabaret at the Commons series.
Another creative outlet: A piano now graces the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture...
A recent donation of a storied artifact previously owned by a prominent Columbus couple has added a new element of creativity to an atmosphere already bursting with it.
County transfers funds for road projects
Bartholomew County Council members agreed to transfer $1.5 million for road improvements to fill a gap created after the county received no dollars through a state program that was tweaked during the previous legislative session.
Buzbee case leads local task force to expand focus
A local task force is intensifying its efforts to raise awareness of sextortion and other online threats to children, following a surge in reports of child exploitation in Indiana and the recent murder of a 17-year-old teenager from Fishers.
City opens bids for new NexusPark bus stop
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members opened bids to construct a new bus stop near NexusPark along Herman Darlage Drive that will become available for use in the spring.
Mayor to give State of the City address tonight at The Commons
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon will be giving her third state of the city address since taking office tonight, looking back on the past year and giving a preview of what’s to come in 2026.
Gutzler to keynote Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting
The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce announced author and speaker Steve Gutzler will address the business community at its annual meeting, presented by Centra Credit Union. The Chamber event starts at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at The Commons. The annual meeting is the community’s largest business event of the year.
Family Service says it will cease operations this month due to ‘stark financial realities’
A longstanding mental health counseling agency in Columbus said Monday that it has begun shutting down and will cease operations by the end of the month, citing “stark financial realities.”
Johnson Memorial Health to close maternity unit, cut about 48 jobs
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