Bartholomew County News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

BCSC sets dates for redistricting informational meetings

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) is hosting three preliminary information sessions this month about the redistricting process scheduled to go into effect at the start of the 2027-28 school year.
BCSO implements portable translation devices to help with communication

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has announced the purchase of five portable translation devices designed to improve communication between the Sheriff’s Office and members of the community.
UPDATE: Conservation officers find body of missing 11-year-old in East Fork of the White River

COLUMBUS, Ind. - UPDATE (Thursday morning): Indiana Conservation Officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have recovered the body of the 11-year-old girl who went missing in the East Fork of the White River in Columbus on Monday evening.

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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