COLUMBUS, Ind. - After the recent resignation of City Council President Frank Miller, the Columbus City Council elected new leadership at its Tuesday, September 2 meeting.
The council voted to elect Kent Anderson as the new City Council President and Elaine Hilber as Vice President.
Miller resigned last week. Council members recognized him for his nearly three years of guidance as the city transitioned into a second-class city.
Apply now for 2 Heritage Fund-Bartholomew County music scholarships
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County announces that online applications are now open for two music scholarships that will be awarded in 2027. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 29, 2027.
Columbus police to upgrade shooting range, purchase new patrol car
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety has approved two key expenditures for the Columbus Police Department (CPD), including upgrading the range and replacing a patrol vehicle.
Spears Street (near Fairgrounds, Southside Elementary) closes starting Oct. 9
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Utilities contractors will begin a waterworks project near Southside Elementary School and the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on or after Friday, October 9, requiring temporary road closures on Spears Street.
North Vernon woman drives donuts on courthouse lawn
NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a 67-year-old woman after she drove in circles around the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse, 24 N Pike St., on Monday, October 5.
Greenwood Fire Department presents civilian life saving award following pond rescue
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) and Mayor Mark W. Myers recognized citizen Amanda Schultz for her life-saving actions over the Fourth of July weekend.
