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Flipping the script: Dems take control of city council
Four years ago, local Democrats made a statement by winning two Columbus City Council seats. Tuesday, they reshaped the council in a way it hasn’t been in more than 30 years. Four Democrats won seven of the city council seats up for grabs in the municipal election — the most the party has held at → Read More
Democrats take control of Columbus City Council
Four years ago, local Democrats made a statement by winning two Columbus City Council seats. Tuesday, they reshaped the council in a way it hasn't been in more than 30 years. Four Democrats won seven of the city council seats up for grabs in the municipal election -- the most the party has held at → Read More
EDC annual meeting keynote focuses on cyber security
The City of Columbus bought cybersecurity insurance a couple of years ago, and the message shared by the keynote speakers during the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corp.'s annual meeting reinforced that decision, Mayor Jim Lienhoop said. → Read More
Cummins reports third-quarter earnings dip
Markets that weakened faster than expected contributed to a nearly 3% third-quarter sales decline for Cummins Inc., prompting the company to again lower its full-year revenue forecast. The Columbus-based Fortune 200 company announced Tuesday third-quarter revenues (sales) of nearly $5.8 billion, a decline from the more than $5.9 billion the company generated during the same → Read More
Rep. Pence votes support for U.S. leaving Syria
U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, a Columbus resident, was one of three Indiana Republicans to vote against a House resolution that condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw American forces from northern Syria this month. Democrats and a majority of Republicans approved the nonbinding resolution by a 354-60 Wednesday. The resolution states Congress’ opposition to the → Read More
On to the second year: Architecture program’s roots in city growing
Outside the Second Street entrance of the building that houses Indiana University’s master’s program for architecture stands a white plastic panel and steel frame passageway, called “Entry Portal.” While it is one of the temporary installations on display for Exhibit Columbus, a months-long exhibition that highlights the city’s art, architecture and design heritage, it also → Read More
Heated competition: Marathon runners overcome high temps, humidity to reach finish
They say it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. And for the thousands of runners in the Mill Race Marathon, it was both. At least two dozen runners were given medical-related treatment on the course during Saturday’s marathon, including one runner who was transported to Columbus Regional Hospital. That runner was found to be temporarily → Read More
Cummins, Hyundai partnering on powertrains
Cummins Inc.’s expansion into alternative forms of power has taken another step. The Columbus-based power generation and diesel engine maker and Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korean automobile manufacturer, announced a partnership Thursday night to develop and commercialize electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, according to a news release. “This partnership is a terrific opportunity → Read More
Cummins celebrates engine No. 3 million in Ram trucks
At a time when Cummins Inc. is undergoing change, branching into alternative forms of power, the company saluted a product that's been a staple for three decades. The Columbus-based company celebrated the production of the 3 millionth turbo diesel engine for the Ram truck on Friday at its Midrange Engine Plant at Walesboro. Cummins and → Read More
Cummins, Hyundai partnering on powertrains
Cummins Inc.'s expansion into alternative forms of power has taken another step. The Columbus-based power generation and diesel engine maker and Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korean automobile manufacturer, announced a partnership Thursday night to develop and commercialize electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, according to a news release. “This partnership is a terrific opportunity for → Read More
Cummins celebrates 3 million turbo diesel engines produced in Walesboro
At a time when Cummins Inc. is undergoing change, branching into alternative forms of power, the company saluted a product that's been a staple for three decades. The Columbus-based company celebrated the production of the 3 millionth turbo diesel engine for the Ram truck on Friday at its Midrange Engine Plant at Walesboro. Cummins and → Read More
Former North Vernon mayor dies
Harold “Soup” Campbell, who served North Vernon as mayor and a city councilman, and Jennings County as sheriff, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 72. Campbell was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, on Dec. 17, 1946, but his parents moved the family to North Vernon in 1949. He graduated from North → Read More
Former North Vernon mayor Harold ‘Soup’ Campbell dead at 72
Former North Vernon Mayor Harold “Soup” Campbell Harold “Soup” Campbell, who served North Vernon as mayor and a city councilman, and Jennings County as sheriff, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 72. Campbell was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, on Dec. 17, 1946, but his parents moved the family to North Vernon in 1949. For more on this story, see Wednesday’s Republic. → Read More
Cummins finalizes purchase of Hydrogenics
Cummins Inc. announced Monday that it has closed on its purchase of a company that develops and manufactures fuel cell modules and hydrogen production technologies. The Columbus-based Fortune 200 company purchased Hydrogenics Corporation for $15 per share, representing a value of about $290 million. Cummins, which began developing its fuel cell capabilities more than 20 → Read More
Marathon signups on track
Entries for the Mill Race Marathon have increased by more than 500 in the last week, and race organizers say the total number is similar to this time last year. The seventh annual Mill Race Marathon weekend in Columbus is three weeks away. The Kids Fun Run is Sept. 27 in Mill Race Park, and → Read More
Cummins, university researching second-life battery uses
Cummins Inc. has partnered with a university to research how batteries used for the electric powertrain systems it designs and manufactures can have second lives after they’re no longer useful for powering vehicles. The Columbus-based company with global operations announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with the University of California San Diego and its battery validation → Read More
‘A great run’: Longtime Cummins exec reflects on retirement, future
Cummins Inc.’s second-ranking leader is stepping down in a little more than a month, and it will mark the end of a long career in which he’s seen the company grow significantly and overcome serious problems to reach new heights. The Columbus-based maker of diesel engines and power systems announced Aug. 21 that President and → Read More
Local man arrested on child exploitation charges
A Bartholomew County man is in jail after Columbus police officers investigated a tip about a person sending pornographic images of a child and descriptions of criminal sexual acts involving a child on a social media site. Nicholas Duane Hickman, 39, of 1641 Azelea Drive, Columbus, was booked into the Bartholomew County Jail at 1:48 → Read More
Cummins’ No. 2 leader announces retirement
Cummins Inc.’s leadership team will have a new look in the fall when its second-ranking leader retires. The Columbus-based diesel engine and power systems maker announced Wednesday that President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Freeland will retire after 40 years of service with Cummins, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Freeland’s retirement will → Read More
Freeland announces retirement as Cummins president, chief operating officer
Cummins Inc. has announced that Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Freeland will retire after 40 years of service with the company. As part of Cummins' succession plans, the following leadership appointments are taking place, all effective Oct. 15. Distribution President Tony Satterthwaite will succeed Freeland as president and COO. Components President Tracy Embree → Read More