COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that it collected 2,584 pounds of food and $369 on Saturday at the Pack-a-Cruiser event at Kroger on National Road in Columbus.
All non-perishable food and monetary donations will be given to Love Chapel to help feed the community and support families in need.
A CPD spokesperson said, "We thank all of you for your support in helping to spread the word.
Many Bartholomew County residents are without internet this morning
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - Southeastern Indiana REMC has confirmed that an internet fiber line was cut outside of its network on Tuesday evening.
Tuesday afternoon crash at C.R. 325W and Lowell Road results in fatality; 3 others injured
COLUMBUS, Ind. - One person is dead, and three others were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday. The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of N. County Road 325W and Lowell Road at around 2:30 p.m.
City crews fix water main break at Second and Washington Streets
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A water main break on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Second and Washington Streets led to the immediate closure of the area for about 14 hours.
Fire damages Riverside Drive house
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Riverside Drive home sustained fire damage on Tuesday afternoon after stain-soaked rags ignited following a home improvement project. The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) was called to the 3400 block of Riverside Drive at 4:45 p.m. after a neighbor noticed smoke coming from a second-story window.
Columbus North High School Principal announces retirement
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) announced on Tuesday that Columbus North High School (CNHS) Principal David Clark will retire, concluding a 42-year career in education, the last 23 years as CNHS principal.