Category Archives: Latest News
Mill Race Marathon race winners announced
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The 2025 Mill Race Marathon is in the books. The participants were greeted by a perfect Saturday morning for running. In the full marathon race, Jack Beakus from Carmel won in the mal...
Sep 27, 2025 Courtesy-Mill Race Marathon Facebook page
Bartholomew County Historical Society has more Columbus "Chuck Taylors"
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) has announced the release of a second run of limited edition, custom-designed Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers, a tribute to Co...
Sep 27, 2025 Courtesy-Columbus Area Visitors Center Facebook page
LCNFC needs community help to replace truck after hit-and-run
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center (LCNFC) is hosting a series of fundraising events at YES Cinema to raise funds to purchase a gently used truck. A replacement is needed ...
Sep 27, 2025 Courtesy-LCNFC
Festival Country Indiana funds new attractions in Trafalgar and Edinburgh
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Festival Country Indiana has approved $200,000 in grant funding to help bring public plazas with live music to downtown Edinburgh and the Trafalgar Community Center property. The Fest...
Sep 27, 2025 Courtesy- Festival County Indiana
Franklin College climbs in Liberal Arts College rankings
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College recently announced it continues to climb in college and university rankings based on the recently released 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings Repo...
Sep 27, 2025 Courtesy- Franklin College
Johnson County Sheriff's Office searches for missing person; UPDATE: missing person located
NINEVEH, Ind. - UPDATE: (Friday 9:45 a.m.): The Johnson County Sheriff's Office reported Friday that Stewart was found safe and is receiving medical care. Officials thanked the public for sharing. Ori...
Sep 26, 2025 Dalton-Courtesy JCSO
Here's where to find Mill Race Marathon info, road closings
COLUMBUS, Ind. - This Saturday, September 27, the City of Columbus welcomes thousands of residents, runners, and visitors to downtown for the 13th annual Mill Race Marathon in Columbus. The event incl...
Sep 25, 2025 Courtesy-Mill Race Marathon
Log Cabin Day at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is October 11
SEYMOUR, Ind. - Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge invites you to take a step back in time to Indiana's pioneer days as your family enjoys experiencing the history and natural beauty of Southern Ind...
Sep 25, 2025 Courtesy-Log Cabin Days/Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
City of Columbus adds new firefighter
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) welcomed a new member this week, bringing the department to full staff. Logan Duke, 28, was sworn in by Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon at the Tuesday, S...
Sep 25, 2025 Courtesy-CFD
Festival Country offers America's 250th anniversary limited-edition memorabilia
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Festival Country Indiana has created limited-edition posters and puzzles commemorating America's 250th anniversary and is now selling them at the visitor center, located at 66 S. Wate...
Sep 25, 2025 Courtesy- Festival County Indiana
