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Woman protests North Vernon City Pool for alleged discrimination
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A woman has created an event on Facebook to protest her alleged discrimination at the hands of the North Vernon City Pool. The woman, Randi Lynn, said in the Facebook event description that “North Vernon City Pool is trying to discriminate against breastfeeding mothers.” The incident allegedly occurred on July 12. According to Lynn, she was told that she can’t breastfeed in or around the pool because of “bodily fluids.”
2024 Women in Leadership Lunch lineup announced
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled the distinguished women who will be honored at the 2024 Women in Leadership Lunch on August 23 at The Commons. Under the banner of “Wiser Than Me,” this year’s gathering promises to be a tribute to the resilience and accomplishments of those who have inspired and mentored them.
Ivy Tech names Englert chancellor of regional campus
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College has announced the appointment of Patrick Englert as the new chancellor of the South Bend-Elkhart campus. Englert has served as interim chancellor for the campus since March and was selected after a national search. “Dr. Englert has been an incredible addition to the South Bend-Elkhart campus, and we are delighted to announce his appointment as ...
Aspen Creek Grill to break ground on Greenwood location
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Greenwood residents will soon have a new place to eat. Next week, Aspen Creek Grill will break ground on its newest restaurant, located 1287 N. Emerson Ave. near Walmart. It will mark the second Aspen Creek Grill location in the Indy area. The groundbreaking ceremony is...
Woman arrested following chase, attempting to disarm a deputy during a physical altercation
COLUMBUS — A woman was arrested Friday after fleeing from police and then trying to disarm a Bartholomew County deputy during a physical struggle in a high school parking lot. A release from the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was driving north on State Street around 3...
A journey of many miles: Retired St. Michael principal marks 75 years as Sister of Providence
The journey began in southwestern Indiana, in a community where Sisters of Providence taught in local schools, and a number of little girls were inspired to someday enter religious life. Margaret Norris was one of them, and at age 18 she traveled about 100 miles north toward Terre Haute, to...
Hope for Living: A blueprint for overcoming evil
I don’t like to think about evil. Do you? I’d rather think about individual sinners and their sins. You know, like the person who left their shopping cart in the middle of my parking space at Walmart. How selfish. Or the servers at the McDonald’s drive-thru who never get my order right. There must be a commandment against that somewhere.
Looking Back – July 15
Columbus East High School tennis stars Ashlee Hasson and Megan Galle were preparing for the Midwest Open Girls 18 Championship, which was set to take place at Columbus North, Columbus East, Donner Park and Lincoln Park through July 22. A total of 128 girls from all over the Midwest were chosen to compete.
John K. Robertson
John K. Robertson, 90 of Hope passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Columbus Regional Health. Born September 26, 1933 in Hope he was the son of Ward and Jomyla Bruner Robertson. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Shirley M. Robertson. Sons, Skip (Cathy) Robertson of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Steve (Lori) Robertson of Hope, Indiana. Grandchildren, Megan Ripley (Troy) of Summerville, South Carolina, Matt (Alycia) Robertson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Stephanie Robertson Bowman of Randleman, North Carolina, and Brad (Ronni) Robertson of Columbus, Indiana. Great grandchildren Graycen and Rhys Ripley and Bryce and Kinsley Robertson. Nephews Patrick (Michelle) Cox, John (Charlotte) Cox, and niece Carrie (Chris) Thompson and special friends.
Educator with ties to New Palestine schools lands teaching role with IMS Museum
INDIANAPOLIS — An educator with ties to Hancock County is the new director of education for the The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum . Officials there announced the hiring of Jacob Apollos, effective June 24. Apollos will provide creative and strategic leadership for all aspects of educational programming, including directing...
Community calendar – July 15
County Commissioners — 10 a.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus. Mondays Storytime — 10 to 10:30 a.m., Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Join library staff for a storytime geared towards ages 1-5, but all ages are welcome. The BCPL Express will be at each storytime for children to bring home a free book to keep. Meet at the amphitheater near the Fifth Street entrance to the park.
CGAC, FRST shine at Swimfest
Indiana Swimming revived an old Olympic-year tradition this past weekend, combining the Age Group State and Senior State long course championship meets into a larger event, Swimfest, for the first time since 2016. The four-day meet concluded on Sunday. The local clubs fared well, with Center Grove Aquatic Club placing...
Council to consider annexation for developers
City officials on Tuesday will begin considering a request for annexation of property that includes a number of parcels owned by those who are are opposed to the annexation. The applicants indicated they are planning a residential development on just a portion of the land involved in the annexation. The matter had stalled for a few months, but is on the Columbus City Council agenda for this week.
Chamber announces 2024 Women in Leadership honorees
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2024 Women in Leadership honorees who will be recognized at the 2024 Women in Leadership Lunch on Aug. 23 at The Commons. The theme will be “Wiser Than Me.”. “Year after year, we celebrate the extraordinary...
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