COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that it collected 2,584 pounds of food and $369 on Saturday at the Pack-a-Cruiser event at Kroger on National Road in Columbus.
All non-perishable food and monetary donations will be given to Love Chapel to help feed the community and support families in need.
A CPD spokesperson said, "We thank all of you for your support in helping to spread the word.
2 longtime Columbus City Hall employees retire
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Hall and Mayor Mary Ferdon honored two of its longtime employees, Vickie Sneed and Fred Barnett, with retirement celebrations last Friday.
No injuries in Sunday morning fire at Candlelight Village; 2 houses damaged
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) responded to an early Sunday morning fire that was apparently caused by discarded charcoal ashes. It affected two mobile homes in Candlelight Village.
UPDATE: The fatality in I-65 Saturday evening crash in Seymour is a 12-year-old from New Albany
SEYMOUR, Ind. - UPDATE: Authorities say the deceased in the Saturday evening accident is a 12-year-old from New Albany. There were four vehicles involved in the crash: a semi, a pickup, and two cars. The child was in the backseat of one of the cars. Three others in that car were airlifted to area hospitals.
Edinburgh breaks ground on new electric distribution substation
EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently announced that it had broken ground on its new 69 kV – 12.5 kV electric distribution substation in the Edinburgh Industrial Park, at County Roads 250W and County Road 900N.
Part of C.R. 650W, Pond Drive closed on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department will be closing Pond Drive and a portion of County Road 650W (Granview Lake area) to all traffic on Monday, June 1, from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
'Disability Town Hall' in Columbus will elevate community voices, inform statewide planning
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) will host a Disability Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3, bringing together people with disabilities, community leaders, and local organizations for an evening of dialogue, connection, and public input.
50th anniversary 'Uncommon Cause Monster Ball' tickets are now available
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Uncommon Cause turns 50 this year, and the Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) is celebrating by throwing a "Monster" party on Friday, June 26, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Single-lane, ramp closures planned on I-65 in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces upcoming single-lane and ramp closures on I-65 in Taylorsville (Exit 76).
