BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - In the three-way Jackson County Sheriff Primary race, Dustin Steward was the victor on Tuesday night.
Steward has deep ties to the area, having worked as the chief deputy at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and previously served on the Brownstown Town Council.
In the Tuesday primaries, Steward garnered almost 55% of the vote. Roger Drew came in second with 35% of the vote, and Mark Hole finished third with just over 10%.
Local woman arrested after fleeing scene, injuring officer
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Bartholomew County woman was taken into custody on felony charges on Sunday, August 30, after she allegedly fled from Columbus Regional Health (CRH) property in a vehicle, injuring an officer in the process.
2nd Street water main, storm sewer repairs start this week
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced that beginning Tuesday, September 1, and continuing through Tuesday, September 8, crews will ramp up work on water main and storm sewer improvements on Second Street, between Jackson and State Streets.
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.
Former Jackson County deputy arrested for improperly using 'Flock' system
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) says a former deputy was taken into custody Monday, August 31, on charges related to improperly accessing license plate reader (Flock) data.
Highway 7 near North Vernon closed due to bomb threat
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – UPDATE (6:30 p.m.) The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has announced that State Road 7 at the U.S. 50 intersection is now open, and the area is safe.
