Columbus city human resources computers getting upgrade today

You could notice some applications on the city of Columbus website stop working today and tomorrow.

The city is planning to upgrade its financial and Human Resources Computer System. The city IT Department and Tyler Technologies are installing a new version of the MUNIS system, which operates the financial, payroll and human resources software for the city.

During the upgrade you won’t be able to view or apply for jobs on the city website and other applications may be unavailable.

If you have any questions you can email [email protected].

Seminar on anti-racism set for Wednesday via Zoom

A Columbus Human Rights Commission series of virtual films, lectures and seminars on topics including diversity, inclusion, and belonging continues tomorrow with a seminar hosted by IUPUC Professor A’ame Joslin.

Joslin will be exploring anti-racism practices and how to integrate them into day-to-day life. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Education Policy Studies and Coordinator of Accreditation and Assessment at IUPUC. Last year she was recognized by her peers with the Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Service Award at IUPUC.

The lecture series will be via Zoom and is open to the public. Lectures start at noon and will be recorded for later viewing. For more information and to register, you can go to www.hrcsparks.community.

Vaccination clinics set for FFY next week

Bartholomew County Health Department and Windrose Health’s mobile unit will be offering a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for the community on Wednesday Sept. 15th and Thursday Sept. 16t at Foundation for Youth.

The vaccinations are for those 12 and older.

The clinics will be from 4 to 6 p.m. each day at FFY, which is at 405 Hope Avenue in Columbus.

Walkins are welcome or you can call Windrose at 317-680-9901 to register.

Local solar power group offering workshop on panels

A not-for-profit group will be holding a virtual seminar Thursday on how to install solar panels. Solarize Indiana will be holding the workshop starting at 7p.m. Thursday evening.

The workshop will include how to install solar panels on homes, businesses and farm buildings and will discuss how solar can save money and increase your energy independence.

You can get more information at solarizeindiana.org/events or by email at [email protected].

Police arrest Columbus man on gun, drug charges after dispute

Brian A. Jones Jr. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department

A Columbus man has been arrested on drug and weapon charges after a dispute over a vehicle Wednesday.

According to police reports, Columbus officers were called to the 3300 block of Fall Valley Drive at about 10:50 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of a disturbance. Police located one of those involved and after finding he was carrying drug paraphernalia, they arrested 27-year-old Brian A. Jones Jr.

Inside the vehicle, police discovered two handguns and narcotics. Jones is facing preliminary charges of possessing a handgun without a license as well as for possessing methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Columbus Human Rights Commission launches film, lecture series

The Columbus Human Rights Commission is launching a series of virtual films and seminars on topics including diversity, inclusion, and belonging starting today.

The video series will start with The Unafraid, which follows the lives of three students in Georgia who have been part of the DACA, or Dreamers, program. Georgia has banned DACA participants from attending its top public universities, and from qualifying for in-state tuition at any other public college. The Unafraid will be available to watch through Sept. 16th.

Registration to the film is available through Eventbrite. The videos are free.

Police ask you to lock up, after thefts from vehicles

Columbus police are suggesting you lock up your vehicle and secure your valuables, after a string of vehicle break-ins recently.

Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the police department, said there were 35 reports of thefts from vehicles in August. of those, 22 involved vehicles that were unlocked. The thefts included three firearms stolen from unlocked vehicles last month, Harris said.

Harris said you can help police reduce crime in the city by locking your vehicle doors, securing your valuables and making sure your firearms are secured so they do not end up on the street, in the hands of criminals.