From The Republic
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Commissioners approve biosolids regulation, lawsuit may follow
With more than 30 concerned residents in attendance, two ordinances have been approved that place regulations or restrictions concerning the use of biosolids as fertilizer for crops. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Propeller maker space plans open house, events
Community members are invited to get creative and join Columbus Propeller, the local maker space at Columbus Municipal Airport, for a family-friendly open house Thursday, May 23, which also will preview some upcoming events. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Prosecutors request hearing for local Jan. 6 suspects
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to set a date for an arraignment of two Bartholomew County men who have been charged with assaulting law enforcement officers and storming in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicks off a potentially volatile 77th edition. A 10-day stream of stars will begin flowing down Cannes’ famous red carpet beginning with the opening night film, “The Second Act,” a French comedy starring Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard. Continue reading at The...
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Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered an indispensable ally rather than a rival. By the time he left on Friday, he’d secured deals that provide fertile ground for China’s plans of economic expansion in Europe. After meeting with nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday, the leaders addressed a small group of select media in Hungary’s capital,...
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Road work to begin in Jennings County
JENNINGS COUNTY — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company is scheduled to close State Road 7 just south of Vernon on or after Monday, May 20, to begin a small structure replacement project in Jennings County. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Ask Amy: Sibling haunted by mysterious mourner
Dear Amy: My father died 20 years ago after a long battle with alcoholism. At the time, he was separated from my mother and estranged from my younger brother. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Association plans plant sale
The South Central Indiana Master Gardener Association (SCIMGA) will host its annual Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Tune in Tonight: NBC fetes Fallon’s late-night decade
NBC heralds a late-night milestone in prime time with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 10th Anniversary Special” (9 p.m., TV-14). Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Take Your Best Shot: Kathy Roemmel
Kathy Roemmel captured this shot on one of Woody the Woodpecker’s frequent visits this spring. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Bartholomew County’s Memorial Day service to move from courthouse to Columbus City Hall
Tradition will have to make a few adjustments during the upcoming holiday weekend. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Sentencing delayed for defendant in drug trafficking case
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge has pushed back the sentencing date for a Seymour woman who has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to an alleged conspiracy to transport drugs from the U.S.-Mexico border and distribute them in Bartholomew County and elsewhere. Continue reading at The Republic News.