BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday to the intersection of North County Road 800W and West County Road 100N for a reported vehicle fire.
Engine 202 firefighters arrived and found a working box truck fire. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the blaze.
No injuries were reported.
Additional units responding included Battalion 20, 2060, and EDO 20. Green Township Fire Rescue Engine 151 also assisted on the incident.
Highway 7 near North Vernon closed due to bomb threat
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – State Road 7, near Casey's Gas Station in North Vernon, is currently closed due to an active bomb threat on Monday, August 31.
Heat Advisory issued; cooling stations opened
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced that a Heat Advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, until 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
Sumner named new Foundation For Youth FY CEO
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Foundation For Youth (FFY) has announced John Sumner as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, he brings a strong background in youth development, strategic growth, fundraising, community partnerships, and organizational leadership.
Bargersville Fire Chief resigns
BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Bargersville Fire Chief Eric Funkhouser announced late Saturday night that, effective immediately, he is vacating his fire chief position. Deputy Chief Mike Morris has been named the interim fire chief in Bargersville.
North Vernon traffic stop leads to multiple drug, dealing charges
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) pulled over a vehicle on N. State Street on Sunday, August 30. During the traffic stop, officers conducted a probable-cause search of the car driven by Zachary Ryan Clark, 32, of North Vernon.
