Commissioners approve contract for storage building
The Bartholomew County commissioners approved a contract for Larry Mohr Construction Inc. to begin construction on a new storage building at the county fairgrounds.
Commissioners approve sale of house owned by CRH
The board of trustees at Columbus Regional Hospital has determined that a hospital-owned property at 2433 17th St. is no longer necessary for hospital purposes and are planning to sell it.
New procedures: Columbus Township Trustee Kris Weisner overhauls how the township handles funds
One month after former Columbus Township Trustee Ben Jackson was sentenced to 28 years in prison for stealing $1.12 million in public funds, his successor says he has implemented what he has cast as a sweeping overhaul of how the office handles money.
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.
City working to update zoning rules
The city’s planning department is exploring the most significant changes to zoning regulations in almost 20 years, meant to boost housing stock and offer more flexibility to local developers who are trying to build more middle-housing options.
New city bus ‘loops’ set for March
The Columbus Transit Department is refreshing the city transit system by changing the city’s current five bus routes into four bus loops beginning March 23.
Ivy Tech Columbus has ribbon cutting for dental clinic
Ivy Tech Columbus hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of its dental clinic Wednesday.
City council receives update on housing initiatives
Columbus City Council members received an update on all things housing during their meeting on Tuesday night, where they heard how a foundation laid in 2024 led to some successes in 2025 and got some details of what’s to come in 2026.
Bid for new NexusPark bus stop awarded
Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members Tuesday awarded a bid for concrete work on a new bus stop near NexusPark along Herman Darlage Drive that will serve as a transfer station once it becomes available in the spring.
Jackson files notice he intends to appeal 28-year prison sentence
Former Columbus Township Trustee Ben Jackson, who was sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for stealing $1.12 million in public funds, is appealing his punishment.
