Area counties receive grants and nalaxone kits
First responders in three area counties were among those who were awarded $127,000 in nalaxone kits, which are used to
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Scholarships available to students seeking careers in law enforcement
Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers announced Wednesday that the Indiana Sheriff’s Association will be awarding college scholarships to qualified high
Read moreWork continues on establishing a “hub” to help those trapped by addiction
The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County continues its work to establish a “hub” to help those battling
Read moreNew CPD officer sworn in
The Columbus Police Department has a new officer. Lt. Matt Harris, department spokesman, says that Darrell Guesman was sworn in
Read moreSuspect in hospital after swallowing methamphetamine
A suspect is at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after swallowing methamphetamine while trying to avoid arrest by North Vernon
Read moreINDOT vehicles involved in two crashes
Investigations continue into a pair of Tuesday crashes south of Columbus, each involving vehicles belonging to the Indiana Department of
Read moreMayor says drug problem will be highlighted in State of City Address
Columbus officials continue their efforts to battle the opioid epidemic. Mayor Jim Lienhoop says the next big update on those
Read moreConcert to benefit anti-drug efforts set for Saturday
The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County will be having a fundraising concert Saturday night at Viewpoint Books.
Read moreCarpet store fire causes will remain undetermined
The cause of the fire last week at Carpet Mania in Columbus will remain unknown. Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for
Read moreGrubby the Groundhog to return for Hope event Friday
Grubby the Groundhog may be grumpy but so far she has a better record than her Pennsylvania cousin. That’s according
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