Category Archives: Latest News
Jennings County Community Foundation celebrates 25 years
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Community Foundation (JCCF) is having its 25th-anniversary party this weekend, "Summer FunFest," at the Stellar Plaza, in downtown North Vernon. The public is ...
Jul 18, 2019 Courtesy of JCCF
High temperatures affect North Vernon trash pickup
NORTH VERON, Ind. - With high temperatures expected this weekend, and the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning, North Vernon is adjusting its trash pickup schedule. The city is p...
Jul 18, 2019
Old National Bank launches school supply campaign
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Old National Bank is once again launching its annual "Tools for Schools" campaign, which donates school supplies for disadvantaged youth in grades K-12. The campaign carries the goa...
Jul 18, 2019
Out of control driver arrested in Bartholomew Co.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Chanceton Daniels, 26, of Hope, on Tuesday, after he drove his car into two parked vehicles, a mailbox, and a tree. Officers say ...
Jul 17, 2019 Courtesy of BCSO
Man arrested for burglary after he leaves wallet behind
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Police Department (CPD) officers arrested Chaz Berger after he allegedly stole about $4,000 worth of tools and other items from a detached garage. After responding to a home ...
Jul 17, 2019 Courtesy of CPD
Columbus approves pedal cab businesses, rejects commercial scooters
COLUMBUS, Ind. - At its Tuesday evening meeting, Columbus City Council approved on second reading, an ordinance that amends Chapter 10 of the city code covering vehicles and traffic. The ordinance now...
Jul 17, 2019
Local man caught after leading police on motorcycle chase
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Jayden Campbell, 20, of Columbus, was arrested on gun and drug charges by the Columbus Police Department (CPD) after trying to evade law enforcement on his motorcycle on Monday. Offic...
Jul 17, 2019 Courtesy of CPD
ISP, Brown Co. Sheriff bust Nashville man for drugs, stolen firearms
NASHVILLE, Ind. - After an investigation found probable cause, a Brown County search warrant was issued Monday afternoon regarding possible methamphetamine dealing for a residence on Plum Creek Road i...
Jul 17, 2019 Courtesy of ISP
Board of public works approves assessment of fair housing
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety met Tuesday morning and approved the submission of the 2019-2023 consolidated plan for the assessment of fair housing. The board okayed t...
Jul 17, 2019
Schneck Medical Center wins workplace award
SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has received Press Ganey's Survey Solutions 2018 Workplace of the Year Award, which recognizes hospitals and health systems that have achieved the highest levels...
Jul 17, 2019
