Bartholomew expected to dip into red zone on state COVID-19 map
The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 5,541 new cases of COVID-19 in the state as of Tuesday afternoon’s
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Report: Bartholomew County police dog Diesel killed by vehicle
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department police dog Diesel was struck and killed by a vehicle, according to results from a necropsy
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Deputies: Suspect arrested after fight for officer’s gun
Bartholomew County deputies arrested a disturbed man Sunday who claimed to be the Messiah. The incident started at about 10:07
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Suspects arrested after police chase through two counties
Two people were arrested after a multi-county police chase starting Saturday afternoon in Columbus. Officers noticed a car, that had
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Rohde taps Nowak to serve as court magistrate
Long-time local attorney David Nowak will be the next magistrate for Bartholomew Superior Court 2 according to judge-elect Jon Rohde.
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County office closes due to positive COVID-19 test
The Bartholomew County Assessor’s Office has shut down after a worker there came down with COVID-19 over the weekend. Bartholomew
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New record highs seen locally for COVID-19
Bartholomew County is setting new records for coronavirus cases, according to the Bartholomew County and Columbus COVID-19 Community Task Force.
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County officials look to solve puzzle of rural broadband
Bartholomew County officials are going to explore ways to bring broadband internet to every corner of the county. The Bartholomew
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Boil water advisory in effect for Reed Street area
Columbus City Utilities is issuing a boil water advisory for customers staring at 8 a.m. this morning due to water
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CRH, Schneck restricting surgical procedures due to pandemic
Local hospitals are re-prioritizing surgical procedures because of the surge in local cases of COVID-19. Columbus Regional Health and Schneck
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