STATEHOUSE: Social media age limits, National Guard exceptions among pending bills
An age limit for social media. Limits on law enforcement duties for Indiana National Guard members. Rape kit testing. Data center water regulations.
Local group works to keep blessing boxes stocked throughout community
A new initiative is working to keep blessing boxes full throughout the community.
County hires provider for inmate medical care at Bartholomew County Jail
County officials on Monday renewed an agreement that will provide around-the-clock medical services to inmates housed at the Bartholomew County Jail.
Cool and collected: Bargersville pilot honored for quick thinking during air emergency
By Ryan Trares | Daily Journal
Life-changing moment: Two CSA New Tech students receive full-ride scholarships from Lilly Foundation
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. on Dec. 16 had a two-hour delay, so the day’s schedule was already a little different. When the schedule changed a second time for Columbus Signature Academy New Tech seniors Zoey Jernigan and Kevin Wittekind, it was because it was going to end up being a morning they would remember for the rest of their lives.
City finalizes contracts with attorneys for 2026
City officials finalized contracts with attorneys for various boards, councils and commissions in 2026.
Franklin native in need of kidney transplant, searching for donor
By Ryan Trares | Daily Journal
City approves contracts for sidewalk, shared use path projects
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members on Tuesday finalized contracts for two different engineering projects using some leftover federal funds.
Local group donates quilts, pillowcases to Salvation Army Booth Manor residents
Christmas came a little early to the residents of Salvation Army’s Booth Manor.
Sheriff’s office warns about property fraud incidents
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a public warning following five reported attempts of real estate seller impersonation in December.
















