Category Archives: Latest News
Sparks in the Park lights up Friday night
NINEVEH, Ind. - Johnson County Parks and Recreation is once again hosting Sparks in the Park at Johnson County Park amphitheater this Friday, June 28. Those in attendance will enjoy a country music co...
Jun 26, 2019 Courtesy of Johnson County Parks and Recreation
Two arrested in Columbus over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ind. - After a traffic stop on 10th Street in Columbus on Saturday, Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies took two individuals into custody. They were identified as Paul Comsto...
Jun 25, 2019 Courtesy of BCSO
Duke Energy cancels planned outage in Hope
HOPE, Ind. - Duke Energy had scheduled two planned outages for the Hope area with the first already taking place on June 11. The second was planned for July 2, but now after evaluations, it will no lo...
Jun 25, 2019 Courtesy of Duke Energy
Richardson named new Columbus police chief
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The current Columbus Police Department's (CPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Michael Richardson, has been selected by Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop to be the next leader of the city's police ...
Jun 25, 2019 Courtesy of CPD Facebook page
Bartholomew Co. Commissioners hire firm for TIF study
COLUMBUS, Ind. - During Monday's Bartholomew County Commissioners meeting, a motion was passed that authorizes the assessment of a real property endorsement fee to $10, compared to the previous fee of...
Jun 25, 2019
CRH welcomes new surgeon
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) is pleased to welcome Michael J. Buckmaster, M.D. to its active medical staff. Dr. Buckmaster received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech w...
Jun 25, 2019
Representative Pence welcomes Greensburg student to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Pence welcomed Greensburg Community High School incoming senior Molly Brandes to Washington, D.C. on Monday in celebration of her winning entry for the 2019...
Jun 25, 2019
Hepatitis A vaccination clinic this Friday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Two Hepatitis A vaccination clinics are being held this week in Bartholomew County. The first one was yesterday and the second is scheduled for Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. O...
Jun 25, 2019 Bartholomew Co. Health Dept.
Local man with stolen gun arrested after argument
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) arrested a suspect after he supposedly pointed a stolen gun at another person during an argument over the weekend. Early Sunday morning, law enfor...
Jun 25, 2019 Courtesy of CPD
CPD busts man for dealing meth, other charges
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Authorities at the Columbus Police Department (CPD) say officers arrested a man early Tuesday morning after he was initially pulled over for speeding. According to police, Trey Smith,...
Jun 25, 2019 Courtesy of CPD
