New job on horizon for county dispatch center boss

Ed Reuter, at right, recognizes Bartholomew County dispatchers at a ceremony before County Commissioners last month.
Ed Reuter, at right, recognizes Bartholomew County dispatchers at a ceremony before County Commissioners last month.

The director of Bartholomew County’s 911 center is moving up to a state job.

Ed Reuter, who has served as director for 10 years, will be taking over the state 911 Board in Indianapolis as executive director, starting on May 15th.

Reuter served for 33 years with the Indiana State Police before taking over the Bartholomew County center.

Reuter says he and his family will continue to live in Columbus.