COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) recently swore in Keith Hartman as the Columbus Regional Hospital Police Captain.
Hartman has been with CRH for five years, most recently serving as a Police Officer.
Before joining CRH, he served 27 years at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as Captain, and two years at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, where he retired as First Sergeant.
Columbus to celebrate Juneteenth holiday with weekend events starting June 19
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Juneteenth is this Friday, and the City of Columbus has a weekend of programs planned, June 19-21, in honor of this important day.
ISP issues tickets for driving too slow in left lane, unrestrained child
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana State Police (ISP) said he stopped a car traveling in the left lane of southbound I-65 in Bartholomew County last week for traveling below the speed limit and remaining in the left lane for miles
'Jackpots for Generations' raises $30,000 for community impact
COLUMBUS, IN — Mill Race Center and Advocates for Children have announced that the inaugural "Jackpots for Generations" fundraiser raised more than $30,000 through the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and approximately 120 attendees.
Columbus Chamber throws retirement party for Cindy Frey on June 25
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) is hosting a retirement celebration for outgoing president Cindy Frey on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
'Bartholomew County on the Map' is next week
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites you to attend the second Evelyn Seward Speaker Series event of 2026 on Thursday, June 18, when County Historian Dr. Tami Stone Iorio presents "Bartholomew County on the Map: 1776-2026."
Indiana Bankers Association honors JCBank with 'Commitment to Community Award'
SEYMOUR, Ind. - JCBank was recently named a recipient of the Indiana Bankers Association’s (IBA) "Commitment to Community Award" in the mid-sized bank category ($750 million to $3 billion in assets), recognizing the bank’s outstanding community service and investment across its service areas.
Missing child in Columbus found safe
COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE: 11:08: The Columbus Police Department (CPD) released information at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday that a 12-year-old child named Bentley had been missing since Tuesday evening. About two hours later, there was good news. CPD said Bentley was found and is safe.
Parts of 2 Bartholomew County roads closed next week for railroad work
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department has announced that Legacy Excavating will be maintaining railroad crossings in two locations next week and closing roads in the process.
