Bartholomew County News from Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

Indiana launches campaign against distracted driving

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), Indiana State Police (ISP), and local law enforcement are partnering to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving as part of the annual Indiana Safer Roads Campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Ivy Tech Columbus holds open house in late April

COLUMBUS, Ind. -Ivy Tech Community College Columbus invites high school students and their families to a campus-wide open house on April 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Moravec Hall, 4475 Central Ave.
Town of Hope tags abandoned vehicles for removal

HOPE, Ind. - The Hope Police Department has released its Spring 2026 list of abandoned/inoperable/non-plated vehicles. These cars and trucks were recently tagged for removal, per Hope Town Code 8-69, Article 10, and Indiana I.C. Code 9-13-2-1.
City, County offices closed on Good Friday, trash pick-up on schedule

COLUMBUS, Ind. - All City of Columbus offices, including Columbus City Utilities, will be closed this Friday, April 3, to observe the Good Friday holiday.

Community Calender

Community Gardens Workshop
Jennings County Citizens United Community Gardens Workshop
Apr 10, 2026 at Echo Park
Dan Burbrink Scholarship Dinner
Join us to raise funds for a Bartholomew Co. 4H & FFA scholarship in memory of Dan Burbrink.
Apr 10, 2026 at Bartholomew Co. 4h Fairgrounds Family Arts Building
Mela’26 South Asian Gala
South Asian Gala warmly invites you to Mela’26, one of the most enchanting and grand gala events in Columbus, celebrating South Asian culture and sharing the tr...
Apr 11, 2026 at The Commons