CRH marks first death from COVID-19
Update: The Decatur County Health Department has confirmed that the patient who died at CRH was from Decatur County. Columbus
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Man accused of attempted theft after found in another’s vehicle
A Columbus man found sitting in someone else’s car is being accused of attempted theft and other charges. Columbus police
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Coronavirus roundup for April 1st: Marriage licenses suspended; State totals; Decatur officials clarify enforcement
Clerk suspends marriage license applications The Bartholomew County Clerk’s office is no longer accepting marriage license applications. The clerk’s office
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Decatur County declares travel warning; locks down community
Decatur County is further locking down the community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the weekend, county health
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Nine arrested in downtown Columbus drugs, guns case
Nine people were arrested during an investigation into drugs and guns in downtown Columbus Monday. According to the Bartholomew County
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Coronavirus roundup for March 31st: Indiana total COVID-19 cases passes 2,000
Indiana’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed the 2,000 mark. The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 2,159 positive
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COVID-19 hits CRH staff, doctor
Note: This story has been updated Columbus Regional Health is reporting that three staff members and a doctor have tested
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Columbus firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
A Columbus firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been in isolation until symptoms clear up. The firefighter was
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Silver Alert declared for missing North Vernon man
A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Jennings County man. The Jennings County Sheriffs Department is investigating
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Coronavirus roundup for March 30: State cases pass 1,700
The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 1,786 positive COVID-19 test results as of this morning’s daily update and
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