Julie McClure

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Julie McClure

In the last few weeks, I’ve enjoyed the beauty of spring. First, the little white lily of the valley flowers appeared. Next came the cheery daffodils and the small blue Siberian squills. Bushes and trees join in, bringing yellow forsythias, pink magnolias, white flowering pears, and purply pink redbuds. Green leaves grace many bushes while helicopter seeds hang from maple trees. I love the variety of different blossoms and this year I took extra notice of all the different types of daffodils.

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Julie McClure

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus police are investigating a break-in and vandalism at The LEX by BCPL facility, the recently renamed former North Christian Church building. Bartholomew County Public Library Director Jason Hatton said in the early morning hours of Friday, the LEX had a break-in and the vandals used fire extinguishers to spray throughout the hallways and throughout the building, pretty much most of the surfaces inside.

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Julie McClure

Editor’s Note: Submissions to Around Town are opinions submitted anonymously by readers, not factual representations, and do not reflect the viewpoints of The Republic or its staff. April 13Orchids toChris Fitzsimmons Plumbing for his quick and excellent service. Jalene Hahn for a great column on why it’s important to have health insurance. our wonderful president. Lee Hamilton for setting the record straight about USAID and its invaluable contribution to US foreign policy and influence.

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Julie McClure

Julie McClure is Editor of The Republic. She can be reached at [email protected] or (812) 379-5631.

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Julie McClure

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified a body found in the Driftwood River Thursday afternoon as Darrell Voelz, 62, Columbus. Voelz was found by the Bartholomew County Water Rescue Team at about 3:20 p.m. Thursday in the Driftwood River near the Lowell Fishing Site near the intersection of North County Road 325 W and Lowell Road, said Sgt. Dane Duke, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.