Bartholomew County News from Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

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.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council passed the second reading and official adoption of Ordinance No. 2026, establishing the city’s budget for fiscal year 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council voted unanimously to approve a $3 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant to support the restoration and expansion of the historic Crump Theatre as part of Project Encore.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a 67-year-old woman after she drove in circles around the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse, 24 N Pike St., on Monday, October 5.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County announces that online applications are now open for two music scholarships that will be awarded in 2027. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 29, 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Utilities contractors will begin a waterworks project near Southside Elementary School and the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on or after Friday, October 9, requiring temporary road closures on Spears Street.