Authorities warn of new phone scam in our area
Another phone scam has been discovered locally. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department says that the calling number is displayed as
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Woman arrested on drug charges after Sycamore Street call
A report of a suspicious person near Sycamore Street in downtown Columbus led to a woman’s arrest on drug-related charges.
Read more“Click It or Ticket” kicks off search for unbuckled drivers
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are announcing upcoming “Click It or Ticket” patrols looking for drivers who
Read moreCity Council candidates talk about partnerships
Columbus Republican voters will be choosing candidates in three City Council races in the May 7th primary election – District
Read moreEight candidates vie to succeed Seymour Mayor Luedeman
A change in leadership at Seymour City Hall is coming in 2020. Eight candidates are campaigning to replace outgoing Seymour
Read moreSouthside Elementary secures building after report of a suspicious person in the area
Southside Elementary School locked down its facility Wednesday. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department says that at approximately 11:40 a.m., a
Read moreHartsville man behind bars after crash w/ injury
A Hartsville man was arrested Sunday, accused of threatening deputies after a traffic accident. Bartholomew County deputies were at the
Read moreCivil War Days return to Hope with re-enactors, activities
Hope Civil War Days are returning this weekend after an almost five-year absence. Barb Johnson, an organizer for the event
Read moreIvy Tech receives funding for new Columbus center
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus is getting a new main campus building. School officials made the announcement yesterday on the
Read moreCommunity meeting with sheriff set for May 23rd
Sheriff Matt Myers will be holding a community meeting in northwestern Bartholomew County at 6 p.m. the evening of May
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