COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed a new deputy to the force on Wednesday, February 18.
Brian Roberts comes to BCSO from the Shelbyville Police Department and brings with him 20 years of law enforcement experience.
Roberts took the oath of office last week from Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane.
The Sheriff commented, "We are excited to have a seasoned law enforcement officer join our agency."
One man is dead after Country Squire Lakes Fire
GENEVA TOWNSHIP, Ind. - Scipio-Geneva Fire Rescue, the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), and Jennings County EMS were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Honeylocust Place in Country Squire Lakes at around 3 p.m. on Sunday. Initial reports indicated a male occupant was still inside the residence.
BCSC 'Future Educator Signing Day' is May 5
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation's (BCSC) third annual Educator Signing Day is Tuesday morning, May 5, in the Clarence E. Robbins Auditorium at Columbus East High School.
City of Franklin releases statement on Compass Park fire
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Late Saturday morning, the City of Franklin and Mayor Steve Barnett released a statement concerning the Compass Park blaze that occurred early Friday morning.
Local Holiday Inn Express/Suites receives elite honor
EDINBURGH/COLUMBUS, Ind. - IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG), with nearly 7,000 global properties across 21 brands, has honored Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus/Edinburgh and its team with a 2025 Torchbearer Award.
Franklin College announces new chaplain
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College has named Rev. Thomas Bartley as its chaplain and director of religious life. He will begin his new role at Franklin College on May 1.