Council gives first approval to $53.4 million city budget
Columbus city council members have given initial approval to a 2017 city budget, which includes $8.1 million in capital improvement projects.
The proposed 2017 budget,...
Message to our readers: About our cancer section
Cancer has an extensive reach, with its various forms and the many parts of the body it can invade.
It also touches just about everyone...
Expo opens today; special services Saturday
The 33rd annual Ethnic Expo's two-day run of fun is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday.
More than 30 international food booths will...
Helped along the journey: Assistance of family, friends supports two-time cancer survivor
People learn the value of their bonds with family and friends in a variety of ways. In Lanell Christensen’s case, a succession of health...
During cancer treatment, county woman focused on daughter
The word “cancer” gets the immediate attention of Phyllis Wenger today the same way it did 27 years ago when she learned she had...
Area hospitals’ cancer services
Columbus Regional Hospital
Address: 2400 E. 17th St., Columbus
Key departments: Breast Health Center, Cancer Center
Phone: CRH main, 812-379-4441 or 800-841-4938; Breast Health Center, 812-376-5064.
Website: crh.org
Services...
Bumps in the road: 83-year-old remains active after 5 bouts of cancer
STORY BY BARNEY QUICK
For The Republic
At 83, Fonis Payne remains a busy man, much as he has been throughout his life. Five bouts...
A heart for patients: Radiation oncologist remembers gift of radical generosity
Medical patients typically expect to see their doctor wearing a white lab coat and stethoscope during checkups and consultations. Not a kilt, though.
However, the...
Screenings play crucial role in catching cancer early
Community health care providers agree that the earlier a disease is detected the better the odds of successful treatment. Especially when that disease is...
Friday night football: View scores and photos from tonight’s games here
Bloomington South 42, Columbus North 28, Final score.
