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Thursday, September 2, 2010

FOUR YOUTH ARRESTED
Jennings County Sherriff’s arrested four youths accused of breaking into Twin Cities Raceway and causing an estimated $150,000 damage to a home in Vernon Township. The four teens range in age from 14 to 16 and were arrested and taken to Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center in Brownstown. Each of the four face potential charges of burglary, theft and criminal mischief in connection with both incidents.

MAN ARRESTED FOR METH LAB
A Brownstown man was arrested and faces charges of dealing and manufacturing of methamphetamine. 35-year-old Jonathan Sumpter was arrested and was booked into Jackson County Jail where he was being held on a $50,005 bond. According to a statewide report recently provided by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, officers in Jackson County ranked 27th highest in the state in 2009 for meth lab busts. Jennings County ranked third in the state.

INDOT TO CLOSE CR 50N
Indiana Department of Transportation will be closing County Road 50N on Tuesday between US 31 and the Cintas building. There will be a marked detour for the closure using CR 275E and Base Road while workers construct a new approach for CR 50N onto US 31. CR 50N will be reopened when traffic on US 31 is switched onto the new section of US 31 which is being constructed now. The US 31 traffic switch and the CR 50N opening are both tentatively scheduled to occur the evening of September 17.

INDIANA BLOOD CENTER NEEDS NEGATIVE BLOODS
Indiana Blood Center is in critical need of all Rh-negative blood types. As of This week, requests for O-negative alone cannot be filled to Indiana hospitals. The Indiana State Department of Health has been notified that Critical has been called and Indiana Blood Center is asking for immediate support. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to visit one of the nine donor centers statewide or mobile blood drive which can be found at donorpoint.org. More information on hours, requirements, and exact types in critical need can be found by contacting any Indiana Blood Center.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TAILGATE FUNDRAISER
Central Middle School will have an Athletic Boosters Tailgate Party at 5 pm Wednesday at Columbus East’s Stafford Field. Cost is $5 for freshly grilled hot dog, chips, dessert and a drink. Games that night will begin at 6:00 pm with the 7th grade, and the 8th grade will start at 7:15 pm. Central and Northside Cheerleaders will also be hosting a food drive at the games and will be accepting any non-perishable foods.

EASTSIDE WAL-MART FIGHTS HUNGER
Your Eastside Wal-Mart is inviting you to join them in "Fighting Hunger Together" through Monday. Their goal is to fill an entire Wal-Mart Semi truck full of non-perishable food which will be donated to Love Chapel. For more information contact Love Chapel or your Eastside Wal-Mart.

C4 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Columbus North High School is currently enrolling children for the early childhood training program's fall preschool. This C4 Bright Beginnings Preschool program has proven very effective and productive for families in this community. There will be a morning session from 8:45-10:45 and an afternoon session from 12:24-2:15 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting Sept. 21 and running through Dec. 16th. Cost is $60. For more information call Jenny Wallace at 376-4362.

COMPANY PLANS MOVE TO GREENWOOD
An international distribution company is planning a move to a Greenwood warehouse, which will bring more than 100 jobs to the community. According to a press release, Illinois-based Caterpillar Logistics Services wants to open a warehouse operation so it can distribute goods for another company. No details have been finalized, while the distribution company is considering leasing space in the Southpoint One building, a massive warehouse that has sat empty since it was built four years ago. Caterpillar Logistics plans to hire 120 to 140 new employees, and is seeking a tax-abatement from the city.

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Jackson-Jennings Builders Association will host their annual golf outing next Wednesday at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour. Money raised through the outing is used for scholarships for high school students in Jackson and Jennings counties. For information call Brian Brock at 522-9310; Bob Gillaspy at 522-9999 or Fred Vogel at 522-7664.

BRICKS STILL AVAILABLE FOR NEW COMMONS
The Columbus Office of Community Development has extended the deadline to Adopt-A-Brick at the new Commons. Cost is 25 dollars for individuals, 50 dollars for non-profits, and 75 dollars for businesses. Engravings may be 2 lines with a maximum of 14 characters per line. The deadline to purchase a brick is September 30th.

FINAL JCB NEIGHBORFESTSET FOR SEPT. 2
Columbus Area Arts Council will present the last JCB NeighborFEST of the 2010 season next Thursday. The Tides will take the stage at 5:30 on the 300 block of Washington street. JCB NeighborFEST is Free, family friendly, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

BENEFIT RIDE SET FOR SEPTEMBER IN SEYMOUR
There will be a ride to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Lauren Bayon Brown Scholarship Fund. Registration will be from 1 until 2 September 18th. at Dan’s Cycle Sales in Seymour. The ride will travel through Brown and Monroe counties and finish at Brewskie’s Pub and Grill. At Brewskie’s there will be a hog roast, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TUESDAY CONNECTION 7
Community Downtown is now accepting registrations for Tuesday Connection 7 which begins September 7th. There is no fee with exception for the cost of the books for the adult groups. Material for the children and teens are provided at no cost. You can easily register on line at cccolumbus.org

CPD TO OFFER CITIZEN’S ACADEMY
The Columbus Police Department is hosting another citizen’s police academy. The program will be held on the first four Thursday nights in September. Apply online or find more information at columbuspd.com

ISP TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPARED DRIVING CRACKDOWN
Indiana State Police Versailles District is cracking down on impaired drivers. Beginning Friday, Troopers will begin conducting high-visibility saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and other activities designed to deter impaired driving across the state. The increased enforcement was designed to encompass the Labor Day Holiday and will run through September 12th.

INDIANA TOBACCO QUITLINE HOLDS CONTEST
QUIT NOW INDIANA is having a contest and is asking smokers to pledge to not use tobacco for the entire month of October. Sign-up is open through September, and prizes will be awarded. FREE telephone counseling is available to adult tobacco users, along with 2 weeks of FREE patches or gum. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW to reach the Indiana Tobacco Quitline.

FARMERS MARKET
The Columbus Farmers Market opens again Saturday and has vendors selling produce, jewelry, furniture, paintings, photography services and so much more from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Farmer Market runs every Saturday through September, at Sixth and Washington streets in downtown Columbus. More details available at columbusfarmersmarket.org.

24TH ANNUAL HOSPICE CONCERT
Hospice of South Central Indiana, Inc. is inviting you to enjoy the classic hits of Little River Band at the 24th annual FREE Hospice Community Concert on Saturday, September 4 at Mill Race Park! The 7:00 o’clock concert will also include fireworks and food. Opening the concert with classic rock from the sixties and seventies will be Columbus’ 40 Years of College. Bring blankets and lawn chairs because seating will not be provided for this non-smoking event, and officials are asking you only bring service-animals as needed.