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Highway 7 near North Vernon closed due to bomb threatNORTH VERNON, Ind. – State Road 7, near Casey's Gas Station in North Vernon, is currently closed due to an active bomb threat on Monday, August 31.
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Heat Advisory issued; cooling stations openedCOLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced that a Heat Advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, until 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
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Sumner named new Foundation For Youth FY CEOCOLUMBUS, Ind. - Foundation For Youth (FFY) has announced John Sumner as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, he brings a strong background in youth development, strategic growth, fundraising, community partnerships, and organizational leadership.
Bartholomew County News
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Heat Advisory issued; cooling stations opened
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced that a Heat Advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, until 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
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Sumner named new Foundation For Youth FY CEO
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Foundation For Youth (FFY) has announced John Sumner as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, he brings a strong background in youth development, strategic growth, fundraising, community partnerships, and organizational leadership.
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Columbus expands city fleet with $249K loader truck purchaseCOLUMBUS, Ind. — The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $249,000 purchase for a new Peterson knuckle boom loader truck for the Department of Public Works on Tuesday, August 25.
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CRH Foundation names Borczon, Roberts Scholarship winnersCOLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Foundation has announced the 2026 recipients of the Robert Borczon Memorial Scholarship and the Ronald D. Roberts, M.D., Memorial Medical Scholarship.
Johnson County News
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Bargersville Fire Chief resignsBARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Bargersville Fire Chief Eric Funkhouser announced late Saturday night that, effective immediately, he is vacating his fire chief position. Deputy Chief Mike Morris has been named the interim fire chief in Bargersville.
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Greenwood Fire Department responds to chemical spill at Clark-Pleasant Middle SchoolWHITELAND, Ind. - The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) was dispatched to Clark-Pleasant Middle School on Friday, August 28, for a small chemical spill in the HVAC room.
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'BizBash' is WednesdayFRANKLIN, Ind. - This year's ultimate networking event, the 2026 "BizBash Business and Community Expo," presented by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, is this Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garment Factory Events.
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Johnson County Commissioners grant JCCF $200K to support early childhood education, literacyFRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has received a $200,000 allocation from the Johnson County Commissioners using remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to strengthen early childhood education and literacy throughout Johnson County.
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FREE Mill Race Marathon Training ProgramHave you been thinking about running or walking a Mill Race Marathon this fall? Whether you're training for your first 5K or preparing for the half marathon...
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Do Good with ChipotleChipotle Fundraiser for Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services. 25% of Event Sales get donated to the cause. Present flyer at check out or use code 7DPX7AD
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Job Fair at WorkOne
Looking for a new career or your next employment opportunity? Attend the WorkOne Franklin Job Fair on Thursday, September 3.
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JCPL "The Longest Table"The Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) and Franklin Parks and Recreation invite residents to pull up a chair for The Longest Table on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, f...
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PowerUP Youth Fitness CampEntrance Fee: $10/child $20/2-4 kids $30/4+ FOR AGES 5-12 ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT AND LUNCH
at Schmitt Elementary
