COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) held orientation sessions for teachers on Monday, July 27.
Classes begin next week, and the new teachers are already getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year.
The BCSC New Teacher Orientation programs help acclimate the educators with the district and prepare them for a successful year with students.
The first teacher day is Monday, August 3, while students report for the first day of classes on Wednesday, August 5.
South-Central Indiana under "slight risk" for severe weather today
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.
CPD apprehends North Vernon Man after short pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Jennings County man is in jail after fleeing from police and crashing his car. A Columbus Police Department (CPD) sergeant observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Central Avenue at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
LCNFC presents its first 'Dan Greene Service Award'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center (LCNFC) has announced the creation of the annual "Dan Greene Service Award." Greene was a founding member of the LCNFC and a longtime, dedicated volunteer. He passed away in 2025.
Franklin names 2026 'Volunteer of Year'
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett presented the "Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year" award to Deb Stubbeman at the August Franklin City Council meeting last week.
'Crew for Kids' raises $268K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
INDIANAPOLIS - Crew Carwash has announced the results of its 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser that took place on July 18 and 19. The two-day effort at all locations in three states, including those in Columbus and Greenwood, raised $268,632 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).