City council approves budget
Columbus city councilmen gave final approval of a $52.5 million budget for 2016 budget as proposed by Mayor Kristen Brown.
Councilman Frank...
Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp. expects $200,000 drop in funds
HOPE — A change in the state’s school funding formula means Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp. will have about $200,000 less in its 2016 general...
Faurecia’s power needs generate changes
Bartholomew County REMC representatives say they face a tight deadline to provide enough power to Faurecia's new manufacturing plant at the former Walesboro airport...
Paving will affect 25th Street travel
Bartholomew County Highway Department will repave 25th Street just east of Boohers Court to Bonnell Road beginning from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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Deputy promoted to IT director
A veteran lawman is leaving the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department to become the county’s new information technology director.
Jeff Wehmiller will succeed...
Renovations will cost less than expected
The Bartholomew Consolidated School Board will save $1 million when completing renovations to Southside and Rockcreek elementary schools in Columbus.
J.C. Ripberger...
Meetings planned with Walesboro test track users
A company hired to determine lots, infrastructure and use of the former Walesboro Airport as the city's newest industrial park is meeting with representatives...
Free flu shot clinic available
United Way of Bartholomew County and Walgreens will partner to host a free flu shot clinic.
The clinic will be 9 to...
Toyota helping out North girls basketball team
A local manufacturer is chipping in to help the Columbus North High School girls' basketball team get a new locker room and meeting space.
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For sake of children
It really does take a village to raise a child.
Even in Columbus, where multiple organizations focus on the health and well-being...
