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Toyota Material Handling adds “lift” to its annual philanthropic event day
Toyota Material Handling and its nationwide network of dealers showcased its commitment to improving their local communities during the company’s annual ‘Lift the Community Day.’ Since 2021, Toyota associates have participated in an annual day-long philanthropic event near Toyota’s Columbus, Indiana, headquarters. This year the initiative expanded to include participation from Toyota’s dealers, increasing the impact on communities throughout the U.S.
Columbus East grad is newest CPD member
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) welcomed its newest officer, Thomas “Brandon” Brooks, at a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday morning. Columbus Corporate Counsel Alex Whitted swore in Brooks at the City of Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Brooks, a native...
Docs: Dollar General customer helped police track down 3 alleged robbers
GREENFIELD, Ind. — Law enforcement has arrested three men for their alleged roles in a pair of Dollar General robberies. According to a press release, 21-year-old Shannon Hoskins, 19-year-old Quentin Lewis and 18-year-old Shia Baker were all arrested and preliminarily charged with robbery. Police first became aware of the trio’s activity around 7:06 p.m. on […]
Ivy Tech – Columbus updates enrollment numbers
Ivy Tech – Columbus campus Board of Trustees met on Tuesday ahead of the fall semester, and reports revealed that enrollment numbers for the summer are up. The current summer enrollment head count is up by 28.6% compared to the head count at the end of term last summer.
IU Columbus to have walk-in event
Indiana University Columbus will have walk-in hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 to 26 for admitted and prospective students to meet individually with admissions counselors. The theme of the week is “Plant Your Roots at IU Columbus,” and every attendee will receive seeds for a redbud and a tulip tree, planting cups, soil, and a flyer with growth instructions, along with wildflower seed paper. Registration is not required but is encouraged. To register, visit go.iu.edu/columbus-visit.
Bobby Revalee wins state archery award
Retired Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, and current Connersville High School Construction and Architectural Design teacher Bobby Revalee earned Shooter of the Year for the Senior Known 45 division at the Archery Shooters Association Indiana state tournament at the Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club in Markleville last weekend. “They...
All that jazz: New free summer series highlights genre’s growing popularity in Columbus
A big boost of jazz gets a dose of the blues today as the new, free JazzIN Columbus Concert Series launches at 5:30 p.m. outdoors on the east end of Fourth Street downtown with an all-star group called The Blue Side. But area organizers of that genre of performances are...
Animated ‘Moana’ family movie to be shown at Donner pool
On the immediate surface, it does indeed seem oh-so-fitting: Showing the 2016 Disney ocean-oriented movie “Moana” free at the Donner Aquatic Center, 739 22nd St. in Columbus. That’s the innovative plan as darkness falls July 26 as part of the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the...
Solar company meets with public on project
A solar energy company will seek approval next week from the Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to move ahead with their plans to build a 200-megawatt commercial solar energy system. Swallowtail Solar LLC filed an application last month to begin securing permits to construct the systems on 1,192...
Looking Back – July 17
Hauser High School was named one of the nation’s best high schools for the seventh consecutive year, earning a “Bronze Medal School” designation. Hauser was ranked out of nearly 20,000 high schools by U.S. News and World Report. 1999. Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc. presented its 100,000th...
FCSD warns community about vehicle break-ins
Over the last few weeks, the Connersville Police Department along with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has received many calls about vehicles being broken into. FCSD Sheriff Zac Jones said there has been heavy traffic over the last two weeks.
Three Hancock County organizations partner to acquire Elanco’s Greenfield HQ property
Greenfield looks out for it’s own. This is a great property for these entities to transform and not just let sit and grow weeds. Thank you to HealthStar for recognizing the opportunities we have in Hancock county!
Speaker series set today at 411 Gallery
The nonprofit Columbus Area Arts Council Small Talk/s free series continues at 5:30 p.m. today at 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St. (the downtown Arts Alley) in d0wntown Columbus. Today’s speakers include the Indianapolis-based traveling artist collective known as One Drop, and artists Tasanee Durret, India Hines and Nandi Jordan, all currently exhibiting at the gallery. Refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.
Jana Lee Curry
Jana Lee Curry (Wilson), 77 of Trafalgar, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1947 in Clarksville, Indiana to Paul and Madge (Sadler) Wilson. She married Jerry Curry on June 23, 1978. He lovingly survives. She is also survived by children, Juli Baurain (Tina), Jack Long (Wassana) and Jody Curry; grandchildren, Jay Johns (Dawn), Lyndsey Johns (Sarah), Netty Fuekhad (Khimie), Jessica Long and Jesse Ryan and great-grandchildren, Amber Lynn Canfield and Moji Fuekhad; brothers, Jerry Wilson and Jimmy Wilson; sister-in-law Carla Wilson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents; son, Jerry “Bubba” Curry, Jr.; brother, John “Doug” Wilson and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wilson and Mary Wilson.
Today at the fair: 4-H contests, Moonlight Madness, Truck & Tractor Pull
The Johnson County 4-H and Agriculture Fair continues today in Franklin. Here is a look at some of Wednesday’s highlights:. What: 9 a.m. — Swine Showmanship, Gilt Born & Bread Show and Barrow Swin Show; Dairy Cattle Show, Dairy Female Show, Dairy Female Showmanship, Dairy Feeder Street Show and Dairy Feeder Street Showmanship; Horse & Pony Conesting. 4 p.m. — Born & Raised Heifer Show, Dairy Steer Show, Beef Steer Show and Grand Champion Steer Show. 6 p.m. — Swine Senior Showmanship and Grand Champion Barrow Selection.
Community calendar – July 17
D.I.G. Time — 11 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us. We’ll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play. Walk-In Wednesdays — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Landmark, 729 Washington St.,...
HealthStar Partners forms to aquire Greenfield Elanco campus
HealthStar Partners — an alliance of Hancock Health, NineStar Connect, and Pride Investment Partners — announced on Wednesday morning that they have acquired the Elanco campus. The announcement comes just over three and a half years after Elanco, at the time one of the largest employers in Greenfield,...
Kenneth Wayne Merchant
Kenneth Wayne Merchant, 80, a resident of Greenfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born October 3, 1943, in Maxwell, Indiana, to the late Fred and Lesta (Reed) Merchant. He attended Maxwell Grade School and Hancock Central High School. He was a Junior High...
Community briefs
GREENFIELD – Prepare for the worst with an interactive activity called “Disasterville.”. The training, skills refresher and educational tool will be at the Aug. 1 meeting of the Hancock County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters). The community is welcome, as well as local officials, professional responders and emergency managers.
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