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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...
Cummins, Stellantis get federal dollars to expand electric vehicle, parts manufacturing
Two manufacturing plants in Indiana will join nine other union shops in helping to nearly double the number of electric vehicles made in the U.S. every year. Cummins and Stellantis will receive part of a $1.7 billion federal grant to transform their plants. Cummins already makes some electric motors. Amy...
Families of victims in 2022 Indiana mall shooting file lawsuits, claim security failed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The families of several victims killed at a mall near Indianapolis filed lawsuits against the mall's owner. Three people were killed when the 20-year-old gunman opened fire at the Greenwood Park Mall in July 2022. The gunman was eventually shot by Elisjsha Dicken, a legally armed man from Seymour.
Timothy Joe Fugate, 51
Timothy Joe Fugate, 51, of Greensburg passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born on June 25, 1973 in Columbus, Indiana the son of Granville Harley and Joetta Fogle Fugate. Tim’s laugh was contagious, he often had his family in stitches. He was adopted at a young age and absolutely loved when his family had cookouts and get-togethers.
Ivy Tech Community College Appoints Dr. Markenya L. Williams as New Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
Ivy Tech Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Markenya L. Williams as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging for the Lafayette Campus. Dr. Williams brings with her a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable educational environments. Dr. Williams...
USPS Holding Local Job Fairs This Month
(Southeastern IN) – The U.S. Postal Service will hold job fairs across the state this month. A variety of positions are available, paying up to $22.13 per hour. Local job fairs will be held on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milan, Osgood, Westport, Moores Hill and Dillsboro post offices.
DCMH Welcomes New EMS Leader
(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital has a new Emergency Medical Services Manager. Danny Marcum comes to DCMH from Shelby County, where he served for 32 years with the Shelbyville Fire Department. While with that agency, he held such roles as deputy chief, firefighter/paramedic and training officer. Marcum...
HISTORIC AQUEDUCT DAMAGED
(Metamora, IN)--Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage to the historic Aqueduct in Metamora after storms earlier this week. High water brought a large tree down Duck Creek, which then crashed into the aqueduct’s base. The aqueduct is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only one of its kind left in the entire country.
DoE awards Cummins $75M for zero-emissions manufacturing
The Department of Energy awarded Accelera by Cummins $75 million to convert almost half of its manufacturing space at the Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain system production. “This DOE grant is another step forward in the progress we are making toward a zero-emissions future and...
New Retreat Center in North Vernon Aims to Revitalize Stressed Pastors
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Jeff and Anna Walker, who live in Jennings County, are talking to people about their new project, Manna House. Anna explained that pastors often feel overwhelmed and stressed because they take care of so many people. According to research by Barna in 2022, two out of five pastors have thought about quitting their jobs, which is a big jump from the 11% who felt this way in 2015.
Cummins receives DOE money for historic switch to making electric engines
COLUMBUS, Indiana — A Cummins plant with a long history of producing diesel engines will use federal money to switch to making electric motors and batteries. The Columbus Engine Plant, known within Cummins as a cornerstone of its operations, is set to undergo a significant transformation. With a $75 million grant from the Department of Energy and an additional $75 million from Cummins, the plant will be renovated to accommodate the production of electric powertrains overseen by Accelera, a Cummins division.
SCP to bring ‘The Wedding Singer’ to the Vanity Stage
The Sugar Creek Players announce the upcoming production of “The Wedding Singer” — a musical comedy that promises to be a spectacular hit. The show will run from July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4, featuring Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances. Directed by Brian Swick, with...
Pocket Road Paving Begins Tuesday
(Franklin County, IN) – Paving begins next week on Pocket Road west of Batesville. The Franklin County Highway Department says Dave O’Mara Contracting will start work Tuesday on South Pocket near Last Road and then head north. Motorists are urged to be prepared for intermittent road closures. The...
Ivy Tech Community College Part of Regional Tech Hub Receiving $51 Million in Federal Funds
Indiana is on a workforce winning streak, and Ivy Tech Community College – the state’s community college system and its largest postsecondary institution – has been part of three federal hub designations that stand to attract millions of dollars of investment and create thousands of high-wage, in-demand jobs over the next decade.
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