Category Archives: Latest News
Jennings County's Lilly Endowment Scholar named
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Community Foundation has announced that Jennings County High School graduating senior Reann Grooms is a recipient of the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar...
Dec 15, 2023 Courtesy — JCCF
Franklin Parks and Rec seeks part-time summer help
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for its 2024 seasonal part-time spring/summer staff. They have openings for concession stand workers, lifeguards, kids camp...
Dec 15, 2023 Courtesy-Franklin Parks and Rec FB page
Constituent surveys show education, fiscal issues a focus for 2024
INDIANA - A review of a random sampling of constituent surveys from several lawmakers appears to show a Republican priority to tackle the topics of education and fiscal concerns in the upcoming 2024 l...
Dec 15, 2023 Lawmakers want constituents to fill out surveys to guide their priorities in 2024. (Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
City of Columbus announces closings, holidays collection schedule
COLUMBUS, Ind. - All city offices in Columbus, including Columbus City Utilities, will be closed on Fridays, December 22 and 29, and Mondays, December 25 and January 1, for the Christmas and New Year'...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy-City of Columbus
Santa pictures, Santa Parade set for Whiteland on Saturday
WHITELAND, Ind. - You and your family can make Christmas memories this weekend in Johnson County. Join the Town of Whiteland as you come and meet Santa Claus and get your picture taken with him this S...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy-Whiteland Fire Dept. FB page
Center Grove High School Singers perform at EPCOT
GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Center Grove High School CG Singers (Varsity Concert Choir) recently had a unique and special opportunity to perform in the International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT in a p...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy-Center Grove Choirs Publications
Catch the holiday spirit with 'It's a Wonderful Life' in Hope
HOPE, Ind. - A local production by the Passion For Acting Theatre Company of the Christmas favorite, "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," continues this weekend in Hope. The theatre presentatio...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy-Passion For Acting FB page
BCSO recreation officer retires
COLUMBUS, Ind. - After serving as the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Jail Division recreation officer since November 1999, Danny Sipple completed recreation for the final time on Wednesday...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy-Bartholomew Co. Sheriff's Office
Safe storage bill sees revival following surge in youth gun shootings
INDIANAPOLIS - Trusted adults left firearms in their purses, between couch cushions, in their dressers, or otherwise unsecured and loaded. Curious teenagers and toddlers alike found the weapons, killi...
Dec 14, 2023 unmatched value / CC
Sen. Andy Zay to propose fetal dependent income tax exemption
INDIANAPOLIS - State Sen. Andy Zay said Wednesday that he will introduce legislation considering fetuses dependent children - allowing expectant parents to claim an income tax exemption worth $2,500. ...
Dec 14, 2023 Zay previewed proposal in a congressional campaign message. (Photo from Zay's campaign Facebook page)
