Columbus halting rent collection for Commons, garage restaurants
The city of Columbus is giving up on collecting rent from its restaurant tenants in The Commons and the Jackson
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Local counties downgraded in COVID-19 spread
Two local counties have been downgraded on the Indiana State Department of Health coronavirus spread map, as of the most
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Name released in weekend Brown County homicide
Indiana State Police have released the name of a homicide victim, found over the weekend in Brown County. Authorities say
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Most Bartholomew County offices closing next week for cleaning
Bartholomew County government offices will be mostly closed next week for an expanded cleaning and social distancing to try to
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Indiana reports 100 new deaths from COVID-19
Indiana is reporting more than 100 deaths from COVID-19 according to the newest numbers from the State Department of Health.
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Sheriff warns of scam fundraisers for fallen police dog
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department says several legitimate organizations are working with the department to develop fundraisers to honor fallen
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Firefighters offer safety tips for Thanksgiving celebrations
Columbus firefighters are warning that Thanksgiving celebrations also carry the potential for fire dangers. Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for the
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Two arrested after pound of metamphetamine recovered
Jennings County deputies recovered a pound of methamphetamine and other drugs after a vehicle chase through the county Monday. A
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Pedestrian killed while walking on U.S. 31
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday night, according to deputies. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department
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New deputy from Hartsville sworn in
Bartholomew County has a new sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Matt Myers swore in 27-year-old Anthony Bagby of Hartsville Monday morning. Bagby
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