Gomez sentenced to 16 years in child abuse case
A local man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing a 2-year old child.
Hauser begins changes for new state diploma changes
HOPE — Hauser High School is getting ahead of Indiana’s new graduation requirements coming in 2029.
National Road changes: 13-acre commercial property bordering NexusPark listed for sale
A roughly 13-acre commercial property bordering NexusPark has been listed for sale, opening the door for a potential large-scale redevelopment along one of the most highly visible corridors in Columbus.
Local robotics teams heading to state and world competition
Seven local robotics teams will represent Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. on Saturday during the 2026 Indiana State Robotics Championship, and another from CSA Fodrea has already qualified for world championship competition after organizing an event to inspire girls to explore potential careers in STEM.
Charges filed against teen following shooting
Formal charges have been filed in Bartholomew Circuit Court against a local teen accused of aggravated battery with a firearm.
County considers adding K-9 to task force
The Bartholomew County commissioners heard discussion about potentially investing in a Electronic Storage Detection (EDS) K-9 unit to be the newest member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Contractor gives up on county fiber internet project
After months of waiting, mStreet Fiber officially placed an indefinite stop on the fiber optic project in rural Bartholomew County.
Republic hosts Bridal Extravaganza at The Commons
The Republic hosted its annual Bridal Extravaganza Sunday at The Commons, inviting brides, grooms and their families to explore local offerings from wedding attire, to flowers and cakes.
Public notice changes making newspaper publication optional to soon become law
By Noah Crenshaw | Daily Journal
