The Republic

The Republic is a daily newspaper based in Columbus, Indiana. It is published by Home News Enterprises and focuses on news from Columbus and surrounding areas in Bartholomew and Jennings counties.

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Housing market caution: Local inventory is up, but still significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

The housing inventory in Bartholomew County has reached its highest point since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than five years ago, though it remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. In March, the number of available homes in the Columbus metropolitan area stood at 146 units, up from 98 units in the same month the previous year, according to the latest local data from real estate platform Redfin.
Cummins: Director nominees approved, leadership structure proposal rejected

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

Cummins Inc. shareholders on Tuesday voted in favor of a slate of directors nominated by the company’s board but rejected a proposal to split the chair and chief executive officer roles.
Election board issues fines over reports

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

Bartholomew County election officials say they are in “uncharted territory” in their ongoing efforts to enforce campaign finance rules against a former Columbus mayoral candidate, who is now barred from seeking public office over a missed filing. The bipartisan Bartholomew County Election Board has issued $500 in fines to former Columbus mayoral candidate Sean Burton for failing to file a mandatory campaign finance report this year, officials said.
Movies in the Park begins 2025 season with ‘Wicked’

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park series returns on May 17 with a blockbuster of an opening movie. Sponsored by the Columbus Park Foundation, the Movies in the Park series gives moviegoers of all ages a chance to see popular movies for free in Mill Race Park, Recreation Program Manager Jacob Hendricks said. This year’s series will begin with “Wicked” on Saturday, with the movie beginning at night fall, he said.
Fire up the grill: Smoke on the Square returns this weekend

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

HOPE — Hope’s town square will soon be filled with the savory smells of grill smoke and barbecue as the annual Smoke on the Square returns for its 14th year. Hosted by the Community Center of Hope, competitors will have to bring out their best barbecuing skills in the hopes of taking home a trophy and bragging rights.
New cultural experience to debut this spring downtown with Columbus Asian Fest

1 day ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

Multiple cultures of Asia will come together Saturday in downtown Columbus for the first ever Columbus Asian Fest. This event will feature over 25 food vendor booths representing the cuisine of cultures including Chinese, Indian, Nepali, Filipino and Indonesian, according to Columbus Asian Fest Director of Marketing and Marketing Coordinator Rajesh Thyagarajan. An Asian marketplace-type area with booths will be set up for vendors to sell locally-made items representing their culture, he said.
Bergman having success after switching from doubles to singles for Bull Dogs

1 day ago | therepublic.com | James Pence

Lucy Bergman wanted to play singles this season, so she put in the work to make it happen. The Columbus North junior played No. 1 doubles her freshman and sophomore years, but has made a home at the No. 2 singles position for the Bull Dogs this season. “It’s been pretty good,” said Bergman.
Jennings County man sentenced to federal prison for selling over 1,300 guns without license

2 days ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

INDIANAPOLIS — A Jennings County man who has been accused of selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in guns without a license to two individuals who allegedly arranged to transport them to Mexico has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. David Joseph Mull, 52, of North Vernon was sentenced to four years in prison followed by two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to unlicensed dealing in firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indianapolis.
No. 16 Bull Dogs edge No. 21 Pioneers

2 days ago | therepublic.com | James Pence

With the match tied, it came down to the No. 2 doubles position between No. 16 Columbus North and No. 21 Providence Monday. It would be the Bull Dogs that made the final push to claim the match 3-2 girls tennis contest. Lizzie BodartThe North No. 2 doubles team of Lizzie Bodart and Grace Conner won 6-3, 6-2 over Grace Kaiser and Mallory Banet.
Mill Race Theatre to offer audition workshop for upcoming production

3 days ago | therepublic.com | Hallie Gallinat

The Mill Race Theatre Company will host an audition workshop on May 17 for its upcoming production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” All ages are invited to participate. Production manager Allison Kunkler said the audition will help participants prepare before formal auditions are held on May 31 and June 1.