Health department hosting community baby shower
The Bartholomew County Health Department will be holding a community baby shower later this month to celebrate and support local
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State Road 39 bridge work to start in Jackson County
State Road 39 in Jackson County will see traffic restrictions starting Monday as crews work to paint a bridge over
Read moreUnited Way to hold annual meeting, update poverty, housing initiatives
The United Way of Bartholomew County will be giving an update on community efforts to fight poverty and homelessness at
Read moreOfficers looking for speeding, distracted drivers starting Saturday
State and local police agencies have joined in a traffic enforcement blitz starting this weekend aimed at cracking down on
Read moreLibrary to celebrate new east Columbus branch
The Bartholomew County Public Library will be holding an opening celebration for its newest branch location later this month. The
Read moreUpdate: Search continue for missing girl in East Fork White River
Note: This story has been updated Rescue workers have resumed a search for a missing girl in East Fork White
Read moreNorth Vernon man accused of sex crimes involving animals, child porn
A North Vernon man has been arrested on sex-related crimes after a tip through the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children
Read morePortable translation devices added to sheriff’s department
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department has purchased portable translation devices that will allow deputies and jail staff to communicate in
Read moreJackson County systems hit by cyber attack
Jackson County is working through a cybersecurity incident that affected portions of the county computer network. According to the Jackson
Read moreLocal government offices closing for Good Friday
Many local government offices will be closed Friday for the Good Friday holiday, including Bartholomew County and Columbus. However, while
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