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GJHS XC Teams State Bound
Greensburg Junior High’s boys and girls cross country teams are both state meet-bound after racing at Columbus Central on Tuesday, September 22. The Pirate girls placed fifth out of 11 teams; the GJHS boys finished [...]
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Published September 24Road Closures Announced for Mill Race Marathon and Oktoberfest in Columbus
Road closures begin Thursday morning in Columbus for the annual Mill Race Marathon, with multiple downtown streets posted no‑parking or fully closed for pre‑race setup. Additional closures take place Saturday across the race course, including downtown, the east side and north…
Demolition begins on dangerous low-head dam in Columbus riverfront overhaul
COLUMBUS — Demolition is officially underway on a deteriorating low-head dam spanning the East Fork White River in downtown Columbus, marking a major milestone in...
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Published September 18Dam Removal Begins on East Fork White River
Workers on Friday began removing the low-head dam on the East Fork White River, a key phase of the Riverfront Project. Contractors with Ecosystems Connections Institute LLC used heavy equipment to break up the eastern portion of the 500-foot-long structure, built in 1903 just…
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Published September 16POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony to take place on Sept. 18
This year’s ceremony to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day takes place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans behind the courthouse. The ceremony, held rain or shine, will include the reading of 63 names of service members from the…
Columbus woman facing arson charges following back-to-back house and vehicle fires
COLUMBUS — A local woman is in custody facing felony arson charges after authorities say she intentionally set fire to a pickup truck and two...
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Published September 11Twenty-Five Years Later, Columbus Honors Lives Lost on 9/11
Under clear blue skies and a light breeze reminiscent of the morning 25 years ago, hundreds gathered Monday on the steps of Columbus City Hall to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. About 200 people, including students from CSA Lincoln and Central…
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Published September 10Ceremony to be held at City Hall to observe the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
The City of Columbus invites the community to join in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. A remembrance ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, on the Columbus City Hall Plaza at 123 Washington Street, beginning at…
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Published September 08Report ranks Columbus No. 1 for retirement affordability and safety
In a recent article published by Travel + Leisure, Columbus, Indiana was named the safest and most affordable place to retire in 2026, according to a new ranking by personal finance website GoBankingRates. The study reviewed crime rates, housing costs and retirement income tax…
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Published September 02Statement Regarding Recent ICE Activity in Columbus
We are aware of the recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at a local restaurant earlier today. Neither the city administration nor the Columbus Police Department received any advance notice about this operation, and we were not aware it was happening.…
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Published September 02Columbus Police Launch Safe-Driving Surge to Reduce Dangerous Driving
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department will conduct a monthlong safe‑driving blitz throughout September aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviors and preventing crashes that cause injuries. The police department identified several high‑risk areas through an analysis…
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Published August 31Heat Advisory in Effect Tuesday Through Thursday
A heat advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday across much of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Indiana. Forecasters say peak heat index values may reach 105 degrees each afternoon, with…