Category Archives: Latest News
Three arrested in North Vernon after tip
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - A tip from a citizen led to three drug arrests in North Vernon on Monday. North Vernon police say they went to check out a suspicious vehicle in the Hickory Manor Trailer Park aft...
Feb 15, 2017
INDOT looking for ADA committee members
SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for residents to serve on the Americans With Disabilities Act Community Advisory Working Group. People with disabilities or people t...
Feb 15, 2017
Franklin Chamber names 2017 board members
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has named the board of directors for 2017. The board is an engaged group of volunteers who represent the organization and provide guidance and directi...
Feb 15, 2017
Ivy Tech adds advanced manufacturing scholarship program
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College has announced a partnership with the Gene Hass Foundation to fund a scholarship for advanced manufacturing students. The program was awarded $29,500. Hass F...
Feb 15, 2017
Two arrested following Bartholomew County shooting
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Two people have been arrested following a shooting in Bartholomew County Sunday. The investigation began when Lesther Monterroso, 22, of Fort Wayne, came to the Columbus Regional Heal...
Feb 14, 2017
Underage drinking party leads to several arrests
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Greenwood police made six arrests and cited about 20 juveniles at an underage drinking party on Sunday. Police were called to the 1300 block of Tuscany Drive around 1 a.m. after a re...
Feb 13, 2017
Two arrested after Sunday traffic stop
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Two people were arrested after a Sunday evening traffic stop in Columbus. Officers pulled-over a vehicle driven by Douglas Houchens, 37, for a traffic violation on Jonathan Moore Pike...
Feb 13, 2017
Flatrock resident faces drug charges after traffic stop
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Flatrock man is facing numerous drug charges after a Sunday arrest. Police stopped a car driven by George Griffith, 36, after others motorists reported he was weaving in the 2500 bl...
Feb 13, 2017
Hit-and-run suspect captured after foot chase
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus police arrested a hit-and-run suspect after a short foot chase on Friday around 4:45 p.m. Officers were on patrol when they observed Ashley Shuffitt, 21, who was a suspect in...
Feb 13, 2017
Commissioners propose building fund
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Commissioners are exploring the possibility of establishing a capital development fund which could be used for major projects like the county annex. Commissioners h...
Feb 13, 2017
