Former firefighter sentenced to prison for OWI causing serious bodily injury
A man who served eight years as a Columbus firefighter who admitted he was responsible for a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 65-year-old bicyclist has received a six-year prison sentence.
Heflen Park officials looking into campground expansion and correcting sewer system issues
Just as one major project at Heflen Park is completed, another significant expense at the German Township riverside park is looming on the horizon.
CRH completes relocating practices to NexusPark
Columbus Regional Health has announced the final relocation phase of medical practices and services joining NexusPark. CRH at NexusPark officially opened in late January, and more than 15 provider practices and services have relocated to the space in the first quarter of 2024.
IDEM public hearing on biosolid facility hears intense opposition, decision expected by June 1,...
Of the approximately 110 individuals who attended Wednesday’s public hearing on a proposed sewage sludge-holding facility, nobody spoke in favor of it. The vast majority of the 80 written comments received prior to the hearing were also negative.
Supreme Court questions obstruction charge Schaffer pleaded guilty to
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — including a former Columbus resident.
Lumpkins enters plea bargain in felony child molesting case
After pleading guilty to one count of child molesting as a Level 4 felony, a local man is now facing up to 16 years in prison when he’s sentenced next month.
State has mortgage deduction changes now in effect
Changes have been made to the state’s mortgage deductions and homestead deductions by state legislators.
City agrees to support United Way of Bartholomew County’s homelessness initiative
Columbus City Council members have approved a resolution 7-0 to accept a proposal submitted by the United Way of Bartholomew County to address homelessness in Columbus. Council members Jerone Wood and Grace Kestler were not present at the meeting.
The new EPA limits: Columbus City Utilities prepares for new federal regulations on PFAS
Columbus City Utilities is taking steps to prepare for new federal limits on long-lasting and highly toxic chemicals that are linked to cancer and other illnesses and were detected in the city’s lone water source last year.
BCSC chooses architect for new elementary
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members selected Boston-based Howeler+Yoon to design the new westside elementary school, a firm that will work alongside architecture firm of record CSO Architects on the project.
