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.
Gov. Braun declares new emergency, gas pump savings will continue
INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday proclaimed a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices.
ISP investigates Jackson County Jail inmate death
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department asked the Indiana State Police (ISP) Versailles Post on July 25 to begin an investigation after an inmate in the Jackson County Jail was found unresponsive in his jail cell.
CRH honored by American Heart Association for implementing 'Get With the Guidelines' program
INDIANAPOLIS - The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized 53 Indiana hospitals for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through the "Get With the Guidelines" quality improvement programs.
State awards scholarships to 3 Bartholomew County students
STATEHOUSE - Three local students studying to become teachers are among over 300 recipients of the "Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship."
Bartholomew County man apprehended following car chase
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A local man is in custody for felony charges following a 30-minute-long vehicle pursuit. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) was called to the 800 block of Reed Street for a disturbance at around 9:40 a.m. on Monday, August 3.
Road work begins Wednesday on portion of C.R. 450S
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Milestone Contractors will begin roadway improvements starting Wednesday, August 5, on County Road 450S, from Old Lane Drive to County Road 50W as part of the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
Indiana's gas tax holiday will expire on Thursday, gas prices will rise 60 cents a gallon
INDIANAPOLIS - Drivers are advised to fill up by Thursday night, because State officials say Indiana's temporary gas tax relief is expiring. That means normal state fuel taxes return on Friday.
7 IU Phi Kappa Psi fraternity brothers officially charged with hazing; 2 victims hospitalized
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After a 10-month investigation, seven Indiana University fraternity members were charged with two counts of felony hazing on Monday, August 3.
