Bartholomew County News

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Centra Credit Union is strengthening its community ties through the Centra Foundation’s "Pay It Forward" campaign, which empowers employees to lead volunteer projects.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is investigating a possible domestic battery incident that began late Sunday and continued into the early morning hours of Monday at a residence in the 11000 block of S. 800W.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Meridian Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a "Spooktacular Pancake Breakfast" on Saturday, October 31, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St., in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - This is the last week to vote early for Bartholomew County residents. Early voting takes place at Gather Columbus, at 2508 25th St., the former Texas Roadhouse location, until November 2.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Northside Middle School health teacher Lindsey Prozanski has been named the 2026 Indiana Health Education Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Society of Health and Physical Educators (INSHAPE).

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus invites families to celebrate Halloween at its annual "Trunk or Treat" this Wednesday, October 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Moravec Hall, 4475 Central Ave.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus Common Council approved a first reading of a 30-year Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Fairington of Columbus senior residential property.

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ind. - The Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EBWC) issued a Boil Water Advisory on Sunday for customers in the Elizabethtown area with low or no water pressure.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department says County Road 200S, between Terrace Lake Road and County Road 400 W, will again be closed on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - In recognition of the district's Summer Food Service program, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) has received a Silver Award in the USDA’s 2025 "Turnip the Beet" Awards.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — City of Columbus officials are moving forward with legal proceedings and a demolition order for a long-abandoned residential property at 1516 Sycamore St.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus Common Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Columbus Municipal Code to expand the boundaries of the Downtown Columbus Social District Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Columbus invites the community to help fight student food insecurity by participating in its Spooky (Canned) Food Drive benefiting the campus student food pantry.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Mallow Run Winery has announced that its "Tasting Room" in Bargersville will close in December.

GEORGETOWN, Ind. - An Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation has led to the arrest of a Georgetown Police Department officer accused of improperly accessing Flock license‑plate recognition data.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus officials are moving forward with plans to revitalize the city's primary downtown entryway.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Columbus has named Dr. Julie Bilz its first Professor Emerita, recognizing her contributions to teaching, faculty leadership, program development, and student success.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Construction and downtown revitalization efforts in Columbus are progressing as key infrastructure deadlines approach.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Redevelopment Commission is advancing efforts to unlock hundreds of acres of industrial ground. Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 20-2026, allocating up to $386,500 for Phase 2 of the Walesboro Airport Master Plan.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Local officials have boosted pedestrian safety and infrastructure connectivity near the Columbus Airpark. The Columbus Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to approve up to $184,094 for sidewalk installations at the airport.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The annual YES Film Festival, "YESFEST," runs this weekend at YES Cinema downtown. Screenings begin Friday, October 23, and continue through the weekend. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus-Bartholomew County Planning Department will host a public open house and input session on Wednesday, October 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Cal Brand Meeting Hall at Columbus City Hall.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department announced that County Road 200S, between Terrace Lake Road and County Road 400 W, will be closed Tuesday, October 20, through Friday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The "When Darkness Falls" haunted trail continues every Friday and Saturday at CERA Sports Park and Campground, 3989 South County Road 525E in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund is bringing the heat back to NexusPark on Friday, November 6, as the Columbus Fire Department's (CFD) seven rookies compete to make the best chili and take on last year’s reigning champion.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The inaugural "Mill Race Monster Festival" is this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 23 to 25, at Mill Race Park. It is your chance to experience Columbus, Indiana’s own cryptid legend. 

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) and German Township Volunteer Fire Department (GTVFD) responded to a one-vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 31 in Taylorsville late Friday afternoon.

NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — Almost 90 years after the plane went down, the search for what could be Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E continued last week in Nikumaroro's Lagoon. Unfortunately, on Sunday, Oct. 18, the research team confirmed that the object it thought might be the plane was not Earhart's aircraft.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety has approved a contract renewal with The Resiliency Practice LLC to continue providing confidential mental health and counseling services for local police officers.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested a Columbus man after an alleged battery on Saturday, October 10.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus recently recognized Ashley Curry and Carolyn N. Pitt for their contributions during a statewide celebration in Indianapolis.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh is moving forward with major upgrades to its electrical infrastructure following approval of a key contract for its Industrial Park Substation project.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus is moving forward with infrastructure improvements at Fire Station No. 3 following action by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

BURNSVILLE, Ind. - The Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EWBC) announced a water outage and Boil Water Advisory for customers near Grammer and Burnsville on Wednesday afternoon.

SEYMOUR/COLUMBUS, Ind. - NAMI Southcentral Indiana presents a new community workshop, "Ripples of Hope: A Family Perspective."  The sessions, on Tuesday, October 27, aim to foster connection and support for those navigating mental illness.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus streetscapes and public spaces will host several community events this fall following approval by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund has announced the 10 local high school seniors selected as finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Bartholomew County. All are from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC).

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh has officially set its 2026 trick-or-treat hours for Halloween evening, October 31.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up once again with the Business Program at Indiana University Columbus to present "Futurecast 2027," the annual Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Minor league hockey is back at the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at Lincoln Park as the Indiana Sentinels opened their second season against Minnesota Northern Lights on Friday night, October 9, with a 4-2 win.

WAYNESVILLE/AZALIA, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that a section of State Road 11 in southern Bartholomew County will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday, October 13.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is embarking on a multi-year effort to earn national accreditation as part of a broader strategy to compete for national recognition.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has appointed Eder Arteaga as a new agent at the Columbus office,  221 Chestnut St.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation has announced plans to renovate Freedom Field, the city’s largest accessible playground on Parkside Drive, for $1.3 million, with construction slated for early 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington Street this Friday and Saturday. The popular two-day festival has brightened the community for over 40 years.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Columbus Redevelopment Commission to spend $1,798,040 in TIF funds for infrastructure improvements in the Central Allocation Area.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) estimates that over 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members may not currently comply with, or be exempt from, the HIP Work Requirements that will begin January 1, 2027.