City bus involved in two-vehicle accident
The city of Columbus is assessing damage to one of the buses in the ColumBUS Transit fleet after it was involved in an accident.
The...
Free movie at YES for veterans and their families
The Friends of Veterans Committee, a local group working to honor area veterans, has organized a free showing of the 1942 movie "Yankee Doodle...
Parks department hires a director
A new director of business services has been hired by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department.
Pam Harrell began her new position in May, succeeding...
Local man picked for Selective Service System board
David S. Shymkus, Columbus, has been named to the Selective Service System Area Office local board for the state of Indiana.
Shymkus has been assigned...
Resident captures burglary suspect and holds him for police
A local resident walked into a burglary in progress in his home and prevented the burglar from escaping until Columbus police arrived.
Columbus police were...
Meal fundraiser for honor flights at legion post
A fundraiser for military honor flights will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 24 at American Legion Post No. 24, 2515 25th...
Young minds explore inventing
Their eyes were focused. Their hands were moving with acute precision. Their minds were fixated on solving the problem in front of them.
Because when...
Speidel ready for new chapter: Transition to college life
As Josh Speidel hoisted up a series of 15-foot shots in his driveway on Wednesday afternoon, there was a hitch in his motion as...
Community Garden updates begin Saturday
Community Garden Rambles offer an opportunity to visit some of the area's 11 community gardens over the growing season, with updates from the County...
Assessment tool could replace bonds in freeing suspects before trial
The decision to hold or release an individual arrested for a crime is made several times a day in Bartholomew County.
But according to the...
