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Motorcycle driver airlifted after crash on 3rd Street bridgeCOLUMBUS, Ind. - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on 3rd Street on Friday evening, April 17.
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Local man convicted of Attempted Murder, Criminal ConfinementCOLUMBUS, Ind. - On Thursday, April 16, after a four-day trial, a Bartholomew County jury found Brent Clayburn, 60, of Columbus, guilty of Attempted Murder and Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon.
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West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31 closes for 4 days starting April 21FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that on or after Tuesday, April 21, crews will temporarily close West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31.
Bartholomew County News
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Motorcycle driver airlifted after crash on 3rd Street bridgeCOLUMBUS, Ind. - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on 3rd Street on Friday evening, April 17.
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Local man convicted of Attempted Murder, Criminal ConfinementCOLUMBUS, Ind. - On Thursday, April 16, after a four-day trial, a Bartholomew County jury found Brent Clayburn, 60, of Columbus, guilty of Attempted Murder and Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon.
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Center Grove School Corporation names next SuperintendentGREENWOOD, IN.– The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to officially approve Dr. Erin Stalbaum as the district's next superintendent. She will succeed Dr. William Long, who is retiring at the end of June.
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Long-time Columbus City Hall employee retiresCOLUMBUS, Ind. - A long-time City of Columbus community development office assistant, Jerry Duncan. retired on Friday, April 17.
Johnson County News
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West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31 closes for 4 days starting April 21FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that on or after Tuesday, April 21, crews will temporarily close West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31.
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Center Grove School Corporation names next SuperintendentGREENWOOD, IN.– The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to officially approve Dr. Erin Stalbaum as the district's next superintendent. She will succeed Dr. William Long, who is retiring at the end of June.
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office honors fallen deputyFRANKLIN, Ind. - Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) maintenance team recently visited the memorial for Reserve Deputy Tracy Miles, where they installed a new sheriff's department hat.
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GivetoGRIZ sets Franklin College fundraising recordFRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College raised $364,266 during its 14th #GivetoGRIZ Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 15, marking the most successful single-day fundraising effort in the institution’s history. The total surpassed the campaign’s goal of $300,000.
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Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour Stops in Nashville, INTrace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour
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Quantum Leap - Lincoln Center Skate Club Annual Ice Show
The Lincoln Center Skate Club proudly presents the 2026 Spring Ice Show, “Quantum Leap,” featuring a talented cast of over 150 local skaters.
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Tree Giveaway
1500 trees are available on a 1st-Come-1st-Serve Basis. April 24th 5:00pm. White Pine, Tulip Tree, American Plum, Gray Dogwood, Persimmon
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Earth Day 2026
Community event celebrating Earth Day by offering a number of green services and activities!
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The Columbus East Wrestling Club's 15th Annual Mulch Madness!
The Columbus East Wrestling Club Mulch Fundraiser is a great way to ease your spring landscaping duties as well as support your local high school wrestling tea...