911 calls not reaching dispatchers in northern Bartholomew County
Bartholomew County dispatchers are reporting problems with landline calls to 911 in the northern part of the county and in
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Coronavirus roundup for April 6th: First Bartholomew County death tallied
Bartholomew County is reporting its first death from COVID-19. The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 4,944 positive test
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INDOT plans work on State Road 250 to start Monday
INDOT says that work will begin between today and mid-April on a road reconstruction project on State Road 250 in
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North Vernon police make arrest after chase
A North Vernon man was arrested after refusing to stop for officers after committing several traffic infraction. North Vernon police
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Coronavirus roundup 2 for April 5th: Filing for unemployment; Disaster declaration; Mill Race Center update
Unemployment application help available Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, released information on filing for unemployment benefits. File for benefits online at
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Brown County officials seek to close state park to protect community
Brown County officials have asked the governor to close Brown County State Park and Yellowwood campgrounds to protect the community
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Coronavirus roundup for April 5th: State totals; Counties declare travel advisories; Columbus, North Vernon parks updates
State passes 4,400 positive test results The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 4,411 positive test results for COVID-19
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Cummins shutting down all southern Indiana manufacturing
Update: The story has been updated with corrected audio clips Cummins announced this morning that it is shutting down all
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Governor extends emergency declaration; to extend “hunker down” order Monday
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday afternoon that he has extended the public health emergency declaration for the state for
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County judges say cell phones can’t be used in courtrooms
You can’t use your cell phone in or around Bartholomew County courtrooms. The county’s judges issued guidance this week saying
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