COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed a new deputy to the force on Wednesday, February 18.
Brian Roberts comes to BCSO from the Shelbyville Police Department and brings with him 20 years of law enforcement experience.
Roberts took the oath of office last week from Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane.
The Sheriff commented, "We are excited to have a seasoned law enforcement officer join our agency."
New signal installed at 10th Street and Whitfield Drive
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has recently upgraded the traffic signal at the intersection of 10th Street and Whitfield Drive, near Walmart and Lowe's.
Cummins offers $500 for emissions recall on certain Ram diesel trucks
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. recently announced a new $500 incentive for owners of eligible RAM 2500 and 3500 model-year 2013–2018 trucks who complete Emissions Recall 67A.
Chaplain needed at Edinburgh Fire and Rescue
EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Fire Department is seeking a chaplain to support its firefighters, paramedics, and staff.
River Valley Legal Aid offers free walk-in clinic in Bartholomew County
COLUMBUS, Ind.– River Valley Legal Aid has announced a Free Legal Walk-In Clinic on Tuesday, February 24, at the Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus.
ISP investigates death of Bartholomew County Jail inmate
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has now initiated a death investigation regarding an incident with an inmate at the Bartholomew County Jail on February 14.
Salvation Army of Bloomington responds to overnight tornadoes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is actively monitoring the impact of Thursday night’s tornadoes and is in communication with key community stakeholders as damage assessments continue across the region.
Tornado hits Bloomington; storm then tears through Brown, Bartholomew, Johnson Counties
INDIANAPOLIS - Officials confirmed a tornado touched down in Bloomington on Thursday evening. That storm continued east through Brown, Bartholomew, and Johnson Counties.
Columbus Fire Department promotes firefighter to lieutenant
COLUMBUS, Ind.- The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announced the promotion of Firefighter Casey Taylor to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Taylor joined CFD in 2018. He has served in the fire service since 2009.
