Sheriff’s department sets year’s first community meeting
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is kicking off a new year of its community meetings with the public in March with
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Man’s attempt at identity deception foiled by deputies
Jennings County deputies say a man’s attempt to hide his identity didn’t go as planned. Deputies were called to a
Read moreFlash flood watch issued as private dam fails
Bartholomew County Emergency Management has asked the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch for those downstream of
Read moreIncreased drunk-driving patrols set for March
Local authorities will be out on the road, looking for drunk drivers in March during drinking-friendly events like the NCAA
Read moreSchools set another info session Thursday on upcoming referendum
Bartholomew Consolidated Schools will be holding another information session on the upcoming referendum, Thursday night at Rock Creek Elementary School.
Read morePlan advances for downtown Columbus hotel and conference center
A plan is moving forward to build a downtown hotel and conference center in Columbus. Heather Pope, director of the
Read moreFirefighters credit quick resident action in avoiding damages
Columbus firefighters are crediting a resident’s quick action with a fire extinguisher in preventing extensive damage at the River Stone
Read moreHope loses community pillar with death of Barb Johnson
The town of Hope lost one of its icons Tuesday, with the death of Barb Johnson. Johnson was one of
Read moreMissing license plate leads to arrest of two in stolen vehicle
Two Columbus residents were arrested after being found driving in a stolen vehicle with no license plates Monday afternoon. Bartholomew
Read moreTwo arrested in stolen SUV in Jennings County
Jennings County deputies are reporting that two people were arrested early this morning with a stolen SUV out of Aurora.
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