Shreve, local leaders discuss strategies for fighting cyberscams
By Grayson Joslin
BCSC extends deadline for return of referendum survey
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. is extending the deadline for when community members can provide their input on renewing 2020’s operating referendum by a week.
Unemployment declines in December
The jobless rate in Bartholomew County stood at 2.6% in December, down from 3.9% in December 2024, according to figures released this week by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Snow recovery: Bartholomew County opens roads to traffic, as bitter cold persists
Road conditions in Columbus and Bartholomew County improved enough for emergency management officials to downgrade the county’s status to “watch,” meaning travel could resume on area roads Tuesday morning.
Some subscribers may see delivery delays
With road conditions still hazardous on some rural roads, some subscribers may not receive Wednesday’s Republic on time.
Trump weighs in on primary race in Bartholomew, Johnson counties
President Donald Trump has taken an interest in who Republican voters in Bartholomew and Johnson counties will choose to nominate for an Indiana State Senate seat in the upcoming primary.
Hope the groundhog to predict early spring or longer winter
HOPE — Punxsutawney Phil has nothing on Hope the groundhog.
Local legislators have bills moving forward
State lawmakers from parts of Bartholomew County have almost a third of the bills they authored or co-authored advance in their respective legislative chambers so far this session.
Bartholomew County sets up warming centers
Bartholomew County has set up warming centers as extreme cold is predicted through the weekend and into next week.
Regional arts and culture plan released to pursue funding
A regional arts and culture plan encompassing Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings counties, as well as the town of Edinburgh was released on Monday that will support efforts to pursue part of $65 million in state funding through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).
