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City approves funding for first stage of State Street revitalization

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The Columbus Redevelopment Commission can now move forward on the the long-awaited State Street revitalization project after it received permission to spend more than...

Westport man jailed after fleeing on motorcycle

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JENNINGS COUNTY -- A Westport man was arrested on multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Jennings County. Robert Ward Jr., 65, was arrested at...

North trio part of Indiana basketball showcase

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BLOOMINGTON — For three Columbus North girls, Tuesday night’s Indiana Junior-Senior All-Star exhibition likely wasn’t among their finest moments of basketball. But the experience that...

History student winners announced

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The 2015-16 Joseph Hart Chapter Outstanding American History Students in local middle and high schools have been announced. The chapter honors the top three American...

Discover Living show Thursday at The Commons

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Local people can learn new ways to get and stay healthy and enjoy an active lifestyle during a new show, Discover Living. The Republic is...

Hauser’s repeat bid for state title denied

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Hauser’s dream of back-to-back softball state titles was put in a squeeze Monday night. Class A No. 5 Borden laid down a suicide squeeze with...

Boil water advisory issued for Southwestern Bartholomew Water customers

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A water main break on International Drive has resulted in Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corp. customers west of International Drive being issued a boil water...

County pays tribute to Joe Bill Whipker

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Bartholomew County government employees, including those who work at the Courthouse and Sheriff's Department, were among those paying tribute late Tuesday morning to Joe...

Sophia’s story: Student overcomes obstacles of hearing disability

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At 11 years old, one local girl could not read, write or even speak. Sophia Reynolds, Columbus, was attending the Indiana School for the Deaf,...