Bartholomew County Works is taking applications for a workshop aimed at providing job market skills for recent high school graduates.
The program is for new graduates interested in immediately entering the workforce. Topics of the weeklong workshop will include professionalisim, interview preparation, attitude, resumes, cover letters and more.
The week-long workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily starting May 22nd, at YES Cinema. There will be an orientation session on May 19th. The deadline to apply is May 18th.
For more information or to register, call Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center at 812-378-2638.
Work is ongoing to add permanent lane markings on Interstate 65 between Columbus and Walesboro.
According to INDOT, there will be lane restrictions on the highway while the work is ongoing overnights, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work will be ongoing through Friday night and is expected to be finished this week, weather permitting.
This work is part of the $65 million project adding travel lanes between Seymour and Columbus.
INDOT asks that you slow down, drive without distractions and pay extra attention to worker safety in all work zones.
Brian R. Sosbe. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.
A Hope man was arrested Monday evening after fleeing from police in a stolen pickup truck.
According to the Columbus Police Department, officers noticed a truck speeding near Marr and Rockyford Roads at about 6:18 p.m. Monday evening. The truck had been reported stolen and officers began a pursuit. The driver left the city limits, drove through a field and struck a tire deflation device near 25th Street and Talley Road. The driver pulled into a parking lot on 25th Street where he was taken into custody.
The driver, 38-year-old Brian R. Sosbe is facing charges including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property with a previous conviction, reckless driving, criminal mischief and operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator as well as for possessing legend drug injection devices, a narcotic drug, a legend drug, marijuana and methamphetamine.
Cummins is reporting record revenues for the first quarter of this year.
The Columbus based engine manufacturer announced the first quarter results Tuesday, saying that it has record-setting revenues of $8.5 billion and net income of $790 million. The revenues were up 32 percent from the same quarter in 2022.
According to the company’s report, sales in North America increased 39 percent and international revenues increased 24 percent. That was due to the addition of Meritor and strong demand across all key global markets.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were $1.4 billion in the first quarter compared to $755 million a year ago.
Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins President and CEO, said the results came despite persistent supply chain constraints. She said the company continues to invest in sustainable solutions that will protect the planet for future generations and to support the success of its customers.
The performance also comes after $158 million of costs related to the indefinite suspension of operations in Russia and $18 million in costs associated with the separation of the Filtration business.
The company is now forecasting full-year revenue to be up 15 to 20 percent. That’s an increase from previous guidance of 12 to 17 percent increases.
Republican voters have chosen Mary Ferdon as their candidate to be the next mayor of Columbus.
Ferdon, the current executive director of administration and community development for the city, has defeated former State Rep. Milo Smith with 63 percent of the vote to Smith’s 37 percent in Tuesday’s primary election.
Ferdon said she appreciated the volunteers in her campaign and the voters for their confidence.
Smith said he didn’t believe there was any single issue that made a difference in the outcome.
Smith said he will continue to look for ways to serve the Columbus community.
No Democrat has filed to run for mayor in the November election but the party has until this summer to find a candidate.
In the only other contested race of the night in Columbus, Democrats have chosen incumbent City Council member Jerone Wood to run for the District 3 seat on the council this fall.
Wood has won the nomination with almost 40 percent of the vote, over Michael Kinder with 30 percent and Tony Hayden with 29 percent.
Wood will face Republican Sue Norman-Chapple, who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
In other area races, incumbent Seymour Mayor Matt Nicholson has defeated challenger Dan Robison in the Republican primary.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has requested the activation of an AMBER Alert from Indianapolis, Indiana.
The victim, Jackson Shugars, is a 7 month old white male, 2 feet 1 inch tall, 15 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes, and last seen wearing a brown and blue onesie. Jackson was last seen on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:41 pm in Indianapolis, Indiana and is believed to be in extreme danger.
The suspect is a white female with a black and white jacket and black leggings and driving a tan 2003 Ford Taurus with Indiana in God We Trust plate TUN805
If you have any information on this incident, contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at 317-327-6540 or 911.
Jackson Shugars. Photo courtesy of Indiana State Police
With all of the Bartholomew County votes tallied, Republican voters have chosen Mary Ferdon as their candidate to be the next mayor of Columbus.
Ferdon, the current executive director of administration and community development for the city, has defeated former State Rep. Milo Smith with 63 percent of the vote to Smith’s 37 percent.
No Democrat has filed to run for mayor in the November election but the party has until this summer to find a candidate.
In the only other contested race of the night in Columbus, Democrat incumbent Jerone Wood has won the nomination for City Council District 3 with almost 40 percent of the vote, over Michael Kinder with 30 percent of the vote and Tony Hayden with 29 percent.
Wood will face Republican Sue Norman-Chapple, who ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Today is primary election day for municipal races in Indiana.
In Bartholomew County, polls will be open until 6 p.m. tonight at eight vote centers in the county. Those will be at Flintwood Wesleyan Church, St. Johns Masonic Lodge, NexusPark, Donner Center, River of Living Water Christian Church, Barth. Co. Governmental Office Building, Terrace Lake Church and Westside Community Church.
Bartholomew County Clerk Shari Lentz explains what you will need to bring to vote today:
Columbus voters have two contested races on the ballot today. On the Republican side, two candidates are vying to replace Mayor Jim Lienhoop when his term ends — Mary Ferdon, the city’s current executive director of administration and community development, and former State Rep. Milo Smith. On the Democratic side, there is a contested race for the nomination in City Council District 3, with incumbent Jerone Wood, Michael Kinder and Tony Hayden.
There will be changes to the makeup of Columbus elected offices after this election. Last year, Columbus City Council approved moving the city up to a second class status. Second class cities have nine council members instead of the current seven. That means the addition of one new district seat, which led to redrawing the district boundaries. There will also be an additional at-large seat on the ballot.
Columbus will also no longer have an elected clerk-treasurer. Instead, the duties will be split between an elected clerk and an appointed comptroller to assume oversight of the city finances..
Local government offices are closed today because of the election. However, all Columbus trash and recycling routes will be running on their normal schedule. The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, normally held on Tuesdays, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Columbus City Council has canceled its Tuesday night meeting.
If you have any questions about voting in Bartholomew County you can contact the voter registration office at 812-379-1604.
A Seymour man is facing charges after driving the wrong way down a Columbus street early Sunday morning.
According to Columbus police, an officer noticed a vehicle driving the wrong way on Third Street at about 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning. The officer pulled the driver over near the intersection with Stadler Drive. The driver, 28-year-old Michael A. Camp appeared to have glassy and bloodshot eyes and his speech was slurred, police say. He failed several field sobriety tests and blew a .128 percent on a breath test.
Camp is facing a preliminary charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a fish fry at the Columbus American Legion Post on Friday to benefit the Sheriff’s Youth Academy.
The fish fry will be from 11 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Post on 25th Street. The meal will include fish, baked beans and cole slaw for $8. Drinks will also be available.
For more information you can call the Post at 812-376-7036.
The youth academy is scheduled for June 6th through the 9th at Ceraland. There will be academy classes for 8- to 12-year-olds and for 6- to 7-year-olds.
