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.
The Commons Playground to be closed for repairs and maintenance
COLUMBUS, Ind. -The James A. Henderson Playground located at The Commons on 300 Washington Street, Columbus will be closed for general maintenance, cleaning, and repairs during the week of November 16.
Columbus Fire Department announces leadership transition
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) says a leadership transition is underway as Deputy Chief Mike Kutsko returns to frontline emergency operations within the Fire Suppression Division.
City of Columbus, Bartholomew County offices closed on Election Day
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Most Bartholomew County and City of Columbus offices will be closed on General Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
Firearm discovered in Brownstown Elementary School parking lot, two teens arrested
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - According to the Brownstown Central Community School Corporation (BCCSC) Facebook page, School Resource Officer (SRO) Levi Caudill was conducting a routine security check at Brownstown Elementary School Friday morning when he observed a male individual behaving suspiciously in the school parking lot.
Bartholomew Co. Sheriff's Office arrests two after alleged witness tampering
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office took two individuals into custody for allegations of interfering with pending court proceedings and attempting to influence a witness.
UPDATE: Woman found - Jennings County searches for missing woman
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - UPDATE: The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office says the missing woman has been found and she is safe.
2 North Vernon men arrested for cocaine, marijuana
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - A narcotics investigation by the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) resulted in three arrests and the execution of two additional search warrants in Columbus on October 28.
Columbus transfers ARPA funds to expand CHIP 2.0 housing program
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus has announced that Unused American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the PAACT housing program are being redirected to the CHIP 2.0 initiative to ensure full expenditure before federal deadlines.
