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Government calendar for July 17
5:30 p.m.: Greenfield Parks and Recreation Board, City Hall council chambers, McClarnon Government Center, 10 S. State St. 6 p.m.: Cumberland Storm Water Utility, Town Hall, 11501 E. Washington St. 6:30 p.m.: Vernon Township Board and Vernon Township Fire Territory Board, joint meeting, 602 Vitality Drive Fortville. 7 p.m.: Cumberland...
City police calls – July 17
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies. Dana J. Perry, 63, of 2753 Orchard Lane, Columbus, two Bartholomew County warrants, 5:08 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $20,000 bond. Josue Diaz Marquez, 29, of...
Police Incidents – July 17
3:10 p.m. Monday — 2080 E. King St., parking lot. 2:25 p.m. Monday — N. Morton St. and Northwood Plaza Drive. 8:12 a.m. Monday — N. Morton St. and Westview Drive. 1975 E. Main St., Speedway: Reported at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday that criminal mischief had occurred. Indecent...
Flag Football Comes to Gathering Fields of Hope Beginning 09/07
Flag football will be offered at the Gathering Fields of Hope, located at 7480 N. State Rd. 9 just one mile south of Hope at 500 N., beginning September 7 through October 26. The Saturday morning games are open to boys and girls in grades 3rd through 6th and will be played at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Players will be teamed with appropriate age groups.
Hannah’s Hope brings community together for 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing
Hannah’s Hope brings community together for 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing. There’s no better way to spend a sunny weekend than golfing with family and friends. Hannah’s Hope invited the community to their 15th annual charity golf outing on Saturday, July 13. The event was hosted at the River Pointe Country Club.
Cooling Stations in Columbus, Hope open Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Emergency Management and the City of Columbus have announced that three Cooling Stations will be open on Monday, two in Columbus and one in Hope. Donner Center will open its doors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for those without air conditioning and who...
Cummins gets $75 million for zero-emissions manufacturing after record fine
Cummins Inc., an engine-maker and power distribution company that was fined a record $1.675 billion for emissions violations, has received a $75 million Department of Energy grant for zero-emissions manufacturing. The company will match the grant to convert approximately 360,000 square feet of its manufacturing space in Columbus, Indiana, the...
FINE PRINT Jail Bookings
6:54 p.m. Luke Hobbs, 31, Columbus, Operating while intoxicated. Released on July 4 at 6:37 a.m. Released on recognizance. (Southerland) 11:15 a.m. Justin Irwin, 37, Nashville, Battery/Battery Domestic. (ISP 7895) 8:48 a.m. Abigail Neibert, 20, Nashville, Warrant/Other. Released on July 3 at 10:17 a.m. Posted Bond. (Vera) July 5. 4:21...
FINE PRINT Police Stories
NINEVEH – A 49-year-old woman Michelle Gault, 43-year-old man Robert Saunders and 37-year-old man Patrick Jackson from Nineveh have been charged with two level 6 felonies for possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance, controlled substances. In addition, they have been charged with a class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana and a class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia.
Jennings County Library hosts free Legal Aid walk-in clinic Tuesday
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – Legal Aid District 11 is holding a free Legal Aid Walk-In Clinic on Tuesday, July 16, at the Jennings County Public Library, on State Highway 3, in North Vernon, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilize local volunteer...
Last day to apply for Greenwood Police Academy is Monday
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Registration for the 2024 Greenwood Police Department (GPD) Citizens Academy closes this Monday, July 15. The Citizens Police Academy begins on August 13 and continues every Tuesday through October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. This program hopes to educate citizens and community stakeholders on training,...
Historically Black town in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley is divided over a planned grain terminal
WALLACE, La. (AP) — Sisters Jo and Dr. Joy Banner live just miles from where their ancestors were enslaved more than 200 years ago in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. Their tidy Creole cottage cafe in the small riverfront town of Wallace lies yards from property their great-grandparents bought more than a century ago. […]
Closer Look: Ian Moore A Powerful, Consistent Option Down The Road
Ian Moore was a First-Team All-State selection as a senior at New Palestine High School in New Palestine, Indiana. He was part of an offense that rushed for 255 yards per game in 2023, finishing the season with a regional title and an 11-3 record. Moore was named Mr. Football Offensive Lineman as a senior. He also played defense, totaling 37 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.
BCSO busts Columbus man for meth during traffic stop
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) made another drug arrest during a traffic stop last week. A deputy pulled over a car at U.S. 31 and N. Horizon Drive on Tuesday, July 2, just after midnight. The vehicle committed a moving violation and had an...
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.
‘Jack Cramer Ideals of Athletic Competition’ award winners announced
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that the 2024 Jack Cramer – Ideals of Athletic Competition award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 5 p.m. in the meeting rooms at NexusPark (2252 25th St.-entrance 2). The public is invited to attend.
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