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Alabama man sentenced after setting fire to father’s home that killed family pets
INDIANAPOLIS — A 34-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama has been sentenced to a little more than four years in prison after he set fire to his father’s home in Connersville that killed two of the family’s pets. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana, Tommy […]
Swim Lessons: Summer Fun That Saves Lives
Pools and lakes are wonderful spots for making happy family memories. But they can also be risky environments, especially for children. While it is an outcome everyone wants to avoid, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four. It’s also the second-leading cause of accidental death for kids ages five to 14.
Hoeing keeps home at heart
Coming home can be defined in a number of ways. It can mean something as simple as walking through your front door after a long day at work, perhaps it means a college student back for the summer or even a former native back in town for a reunion or a local festival. Maybe it’s an active member of the military back after a tour of duty. Define it however you wish.
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 […]
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...
Vennis F. Campbell
Vennis F. (Vince) Campbell Jr., age 92, passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1931, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, to Vennis F. and Myrtle M. (Andis) Campbell. He married the love of his life, Linda L. (Crump) Yenowine, on June 13, 1970. Their love was a testament to the enduring power of marriage, as they were married for over 47 years until her passing. He never left her side and has kept her in his heart since.
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.
Three Hancock County organizations to acquire Elanco’s Greenfield HQ
A trio of Hancock County organizations has acquired the Elanco Animal Health Inc. headquarters in Greenfield, which Elanco plans to start vacating next year. Real estate and equity investment firm Pride Investment Partners LLC, independent health network Hancock Health and energy cooperative NineStar Connect said Wednesday they collaborated on the purchase of the 20.4-acre site through a joint venture called HealthStar Partners.
Helicopter transport training helps prepare GFT crews for the worst
GREENFIELD — On critical and traumatic runs, firefighters and EMS crews with the Greenfield Fire Territory (GFT) often work with a medical helicopter crew to transport a patient in dire need. Recently, crews from the GFT took advantage of some life-saving training on how best to deal with helicopter...
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.
Prince’s Lakes Town Council meetings to begin earlier starting in August
Prince’s Lakes Town Council meetings will start 30 minutes earlier starting next month. Town council meetings will start at 6 p.m. effective Aug. 19, officials announced Wednesday. They currently start at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 is the date of the next town council meeting.
‘American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana’ launches worldwide today
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The once-in-a-generation publication American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana, officially launches worldwide today. The book, written by Matt Shaw and photographed by Iwan Baan, is jointly published by The Monacelli Press and Landmark Columbus Foundation. Studio Lin designed the book. American Modern is the first in-depth...
BCSC board approves about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board members voted 6-1 to pass a pair of resolutions releasing about $44.1 million in rental lease bonds as part of the $306 million Envision 2030 plan. District 1 board member Jason Major voted against the resolution, in keeping with previous statements he’s made about how...
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.,...
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