Council finalizes rezoning on lots
Columbus City Council members on Tuesday finalized the rezoning of a number of lots near Eighth Street and Hutchins Avenue to better match their long-time residential use.
Cummins exit from electrolyzer business reflects hydrogen tech uncertainty
Experts say that Cummins Inc.’s decision to back away from its electrolyzer business reflects growing uncertainty in the United States around hydrogen technologies that were once widely viewed as a key pathway for decarbonizing heavy industry and long-haul transportation.
BCSC accepts federal grant for school psychologists
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. hopes to establish a pipeline of school psychologists through a partnership with Indiana University-Bloomington and a grant approved by school board members.
Filing ends for primary candidates
A surge of candidates entered the 2026 primary race in the final days before the filing deadline, with state and local officials collectively receiving over 20 filings over the last two days for offices that will appear on Bartholomew County ballots.
Republic seeks Woman of the Year nominations
The Republic is accepting nominations for its annual Woman of the Year, a prestigious honor that recognizes one woman from Bartholomew County for her contributions toward creating a vital community. Honorees are selected on their contributions to creating a high quality of life here with an emphasis on long-term activity, hands-on work and diverse involvement.
Lifesavers: Local woman thanks first responders who brought her back to life after cardiac...
Cheri Hart walks into a room joking, vivacious and full of life, but there were a few minutes in October when that wasn’t the case, although it’s hard to believe seeing her on Friday.
Cummins reports slight increase in fourth-quarter revenue and a slight decrease in full-year revenue
Cummins Inc. on Thursday reported a slight increase in fourth-quarter revenue and a slight decrease in full-year revenue, as continued high demand in data center markets largely offset weakness in the North American trucking market, tariff volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
Final change order approved for Johnson Early Learning Center
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members during their meeting on Monday night approved a final change order for phase two Envision 2030 improvements to the Richard L. Johnson Early Learning Center.
About half of local legislators bills aren’t moving forward this legislative session
Over half of the bills authored or co-authored by state lawmakers representing parts of Bartholomew County have stalled or died after a key mid-session deadline passed this week.
City approves purchases for CPD
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday backed the purchase of new police vehicles and a couple pieces of equipment used for detecting drugs and potential explosives.
