City receives $100,000 grant for new trash receptacles with recycling option
Columbus is poised to get some new community trash cans for downtown, while also expanding recycling access with new recycling collection cans funded through a state grant.
On the agenda: Legislators talk about pending bills at Chamber forum
State legislators representing parts of Columbus and Bartholomew County took part in a forum organized by the local chamber on Monday, discussing the current legislative session, bills they are championing and taking questions from constituents.
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.
Changing students’ lives: Dell named BCSC’s 2026 Education Hall of Fame recipient
The 45-minutes that a group of Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. students spent in Kathy Dell’s music class once a week was punctuated with the same refrain over the course of her 40-plus years of teaching in the district.
Promject Runway now accepting donations of prom attire
Local residents can help give a local teen the prom of their dreams by donating prom attire to Promject Runway, a project of the Bartholomew County Public Library. This project aims to provide a free and accessible prom shopping experience to all teens.
County considers new site for youth services
County officials are moving forward with plans to buy an existing building to serve as the new home for the youth services center.
Deputies using AI software for reports
The Bartholomew County commissioners on Monday approved an agreement to pay for a dictation software that uses artificial intelligence to help law enforcement officers fill out incident reports.
Empty Bowls 2026 to be held March 28, tickets available now
This year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser, the 28th annual event, is planned to take place on Saturday, March 28 at Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go towards local food pantries.
City removes condemnation order for house renovation
Columbus officials have agreed to remove a previously imposed condemnation order on a downtown property in order to enable repairs.
County approves agreement adding additional tools for assessor’s office
County officials on Monday approved an agreement that will add additional tools for the assessor’s office related to the county’s geographic information system (GIS), Beacon.
