Bicentennial project will extend People Trails downtown
Columbus and the community bicentennial commission are announcing that the People Trail system will come nearly full circle this year
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Author: Cody Collins
Hope Town Council sets expectations for new town manager
The Town of Hope is narrowing in on the role the town council wants to see for a new town
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Bartholomew County flagged in state COVID-19 spread map
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Bartholomew County Jail has given the county an unwanted designation by the state of Indiana.
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Cummins executive stepping down as chief administrative officer
Columbus-based diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. is announcing that Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Marya Rose is retiring, effective
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Groundhogs see shadows; predict six more weeks of winter
Legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler’s Knob, in Pennsylvania and newcomer Hope, at Bartholomew County’s Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators are in
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Traffic stop leads to arrest on drug-dealing charges
A Columbus man is being accused of drug dealing after a traffic stop Monday night. Columbus police report that they
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Mayor praises city’s achievements, COVID-19 response in State of the City speech
Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop touched on many of the city’s achievements over the past year during last night’s State of
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Columbus woman arrested after chase through three counties
A Columbus woman is being accused of fleeing from police through three counties after allegedly stealing items from a Franklin
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COVID-19 vaccine availability now expanding to those 65+
Hoosiers 65 and older can now make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana State Department of Health updated
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Council to consider $3.6 million court services building
Columbus City Council will be asked tonight to approve the construction of a new Bartholomew County Court Services Building at
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