School closing decisions start early, superintendent says
Many local school districts had closings or delays today. Bartholomew Consolidated Superintendent Dr. Jim Roberts talked recently about how those decisions
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Three-county chase starts in Jackson County; ends in crash, arrest
A traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Jackson County turned into a three-county chase yesterday morning that ended in a
Read moreFirefighters battle blaze, cold temperatures, in morning factory fire
Columbus firefighters had to deal with the frigid cold this morning to fight fires at an aluminum smelting factory on
Read moreThis Is No Snow Job…..
While shoveling out the driveway after Mother Nature’s latest wintery onslaught, I pointed out a neat design the wind left
Read moreBartholomew County travel status: Advisory
The Bartholomew County Emergency Management Agency has downgraded the countys travel status to an Advisory Level. It’s the lowest level
Read moreRelief from cold temps available in Columbus
Columbus officials say there is relief from these cold temperatures for those who need it. Those individuals are encouraged to
Read moreSearch continues for missing Brownstown man
Bartholomew County deputies are continuing a search for a missing man, Joseph Ross. Last week, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office, along
Read moreTrustee praises shelter workers after weekend shutdowns
Columbus Township Trustee Ben Jackson is praising the employees at the Brighter Days homeless shelter for their efforts to keep
Read moreBitter cold today in our area; Travel watch remains in effect
Correction: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized the current travel status. That information has been corrected below. Our area
Read moreBartholomew County officials urge residents to stay off roads.
Bartholomew County emergency officials have now declared a travel warning. A warning is the highest level of local travel advisory,
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