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.
Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to 21 organizations to assist with storm impacts
The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 organizations to help communities withstand storm impacts and sustained cold temperatures this weekend and into next week.
City, county to remain on ‘warning’ status, emergency travel only, going into Tuesday
Bartholomew County will remain under a Warning (Red) Travel Status until at least Tuesday morning, meaning travel will be restricted to emergency personnel only and should be avoided, according to public officials.
Winter storm warning expires, cold weather advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 7 a.m. today, but a cold weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. today.
Silent Peace Walk held in downtown Columbus
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus, Indiana, hosted a Silent Peace Walk in downtown Columbus at 4 p.m. Friday.
‘Not surprising’: Pilot program finds elevated levels of PFAS among Indiana firefighters
A voluntary state pilot program found that most Indiana firefighters who took part — including nearly two dozen in a seven-county region that includes Bartholomew County — showed elevated levels of long-lasting and highly toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses in their blood.
Trial date set in Jennings County rape case
JENNINGS COUNTY — A Jennings County teenager accused of raping a special needs student on a school bus last year is set to go to trial in June.
Teen accused of attempted murder found mentally incompetent to stand trial
JENNINGS COUNTY — A woman accused of attempted murder in a stabbing attack at a Jennings County intermediate care facility has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial.
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.
Democrats filling field for 6th District primary
The Democratic primary for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District has started to draw a crowd, with two more candidates filing to run this week.
