PETA protests outside judicial center in Seymour
JACKSON COUNTY — About a dozen protesters affiliated with the animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), stood outside the Jackson County Judicial Center on Thursday afternoon demanding county Prosecutor Jeff Chalfant prosecute the Veterinarian’s Blood Bank in Vallonia for neglect of two cats in the facility.
2 seek Democratic nomination for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District
Two political newcomers are seeking the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District in the May 7 primary.
Local health officials see improvement in infant mortality statistics
Local health officials are continuing their efforts to reduce the number of Bartholomew County infants who die before their first birthday.
Four seek GOP nomination for Bartholomew County Council
An unusually number of changes in the makeup of the Bartholomew County Council will take place next year.
Library board prepares for vote on church
Bartholomew County Public Library Director Jason Hatton said he is unsure which way the seven-member library board is leaning as it approaches its vote Monday on whether to accept the gift of of North Christian Church, a National Historic Landmark, as a part of its programming space especially for nearby students.
Primary candidates discuss the homelessness initiative during forum
When the United Way of Bartholomew County gave an overview of its new homelessness initiative on April 2, executive director Mark Stewart called it a collaborative effort involving his organization, the Columbus City Council and Mayor Mary Ferdon’s administration.
County changing biosolid permit processes
Bartholomew County Plan Commission is recommending that every request to build a biosolids storage facility within an agricultural-zoned area is to be considered as a request for a conditional use permit, which requires a public hearing.
Early voting off to ‘somewhat slow’ start
Early in-person voting for the May 7 primary got off to a “somewhat slow” start this week, count election officials said.
Indiana 6th District GOP candidates talk foreign policy
The seven men seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District shared their stances on Ukraine and Israel policy.
READI grants: Local region awarded $30 million in economic development funding
State officials announced Thursday that a region comprised of Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings counties, along with the town of Edinburgh, have received $30 million in funding through an expanded state economic development initiative.
