Coronavirus update for May 29th: Bartholomew Co. passes 500 cases
Bartholomew County has reached a new landmark for COVID-19 cases confirmed in the county. According to the most recent update
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Downtown restaurants to see rent break from Columbus
Columbus tenant restaurants in The Commons and the city-owned parking garage on Fourth and Jackson Streets will see a break
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Towns, city and counties to see help with COVID-19 expenses
Indiana is making more than $4.3 million available in Bartholomew County to cover expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic, local state
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City opts to cancel Ethnic Expo for October
Ethnic Expo will not be held this year in downtown Columbus. Mayor Jim Lienhoop made the announcement today that the
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Early voting continues at Donner Center for Bartholomew County primary
Tuesday is primary election day in Indiana and early voting is underway in Bartholomew County at Donner Center. The vote
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Hope to recognize graduating Hauser seniors with Friday parade
Hope will be honoring Hauser High School’s graduating seniors Friday afternoon with a parade through the town. Aleesa Dickerson, the
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Jackson County Fair cancels under COVID-19 restrictions
Organizers of the Jackson County Fair have called off this year’s event, originally scheduled for July 26th through Aug. 1st.
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Coronavirus update for May 27th: County sees another death from COVID-19
Bartholomew County has had another death from COVID-19. According to the most recent update from the Indiana State Department of
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State Road 11 to close near Columbus on June 1
State Road 11 between downtown Columbus and Garden City will be closing down for a month starting early Monday morning.
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Two arrested on drug charges after East Columbus traffic stop
Two people were arrested on drug charges early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop in eastern Columbus. Shortly before 2
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